I have a question for Dragondawg if they see this or anyone else can answer this. My dog Scooby suffered a stroke about 2 years ago. His ENTIRE right side was paralyzed. He still has issues with walking and his front paw has no feeling. He is extremely sensitive to the touch like it tickles on his right side. NO cause was ever determined what caused this.
However, on the topic of "potty training". Scooby was adopted from the pound. He never needed any real "potty training". Since his stroke, I've noticed more "gas" and the inability to "hold" his number "2" for very long. I was able to keep him in the house while I was at work with no accidents.
Lately, this has changed. I did have 2 other dogs (4 altogether). I had to put one to sleep and give the other one away. The one I gave away kept peeing on the floor. (She was the only female) She was mainly an outdoor dogs so she wasn't "potty trained" when first adopted. That left many "marked" areas in my house. Now, Scooby has started to go to the bathroom in the house in these same areas. He has ALWAYS gone outside (unless it was raining)
What could be causing this? Is Scooby missing the female? They were good friends although him and Shaggy been together much longer. Is this an effect of his stroke? The other dog doesn't go in the house at all. I am at my wit's end on this. I make sure they go outside prior to me going to bed. They get taken out first thing in the morning. However, every morning there is a pile waiting for me. Am I going to have to retrain his "potty training"? If I do, how do I compensate for his loss of control? I've been forced to remove carpeting due to this issue. Please help!!!