First accident

[catnapper]

He probably had to go really bad. Haven't you ever had to pee in the middle of the night? If its a one time deal, don't worry about it. Clean it up with an enzyme cleaner and see if tonight is a repeat performance. If not, then no worries.

I let Nicki out around dinner time, and again just before bed (usually around 10:30) She gets let out again at 6:30 in the morning when hubby gets up for work.

[lovingpaws]

If he's been getting up at night & coming to you, he may have to go "out" I would take him out a bit later and see how that helps. It possible there's a medical problem bringing this on, but feed him earlier so he's also drinking early, and take him out as late as possible. If that doesn't help I'd take him to or at least make a call to the vet.

[luvofallhorses]

I wouldn't be too concerned if it's his first accident.
my hound, Buster when you wait to let him out, he'll have an accident in the house. usually I zip them outside to go potty after they eat or they start sniffing. does he scratch to be let outside?
how old is he?