My dashound is having problems...

[Canis-Lupess]

Hmm, this brings to mind something that John Fisher says in his book about dog behaviour.

It might bring something to light for you:

"The dog therefore definitely sees itself as an integral part of the family unit - not an addition to it, which is how we would normally see the structure. As a part of, and not in addition to, the dog is very much involved with the day-to-day family interactions. You only have to watch you own dogs behaviour when there is an argument to realise how concerned they become. In cases of ongoing domestic dispute, dogs have been known to act in some very bizarre ways - defecating on the bed, the table, or the clean washing. If a child started to behave in this way, we would naturally see that it was a psychological problem and a cry of some sort for help. When dogs behave in a similar fashion, we immediately view it as a training problem."

In other words, your dog may have another reason for soiling such bizarre areas as sleeping places. Is there anything that could be causing the dog any kind of stress?

It's something you maybe need to look into.

[Freedom]

What do you feed the dog? Canned food has a high water content. After about 3 PM, only feed dry kibble if you aren't already.

What about the water dish? Is it always available? Maybe take that up at about 8 PM, or 2 hours before you go to bed. Remember to make water available again immediately in the morning when you get up.

Then take the dog out one last time before you go to bed.

These suggestions may help. Good luck.

[Giselle]

IMO, your dog is in a world of double standards. You expect him not to mess in your bed, but he's just 3 1/2 months old and not yet housetrained. That's like expecting a toddler to perform Trigonometry. You can't possibly skip ahead without creating a solid foundation. The previous posters have all got it right on the spot. Your pup isn't yet housetrained; ergo, he can't sleep on the bed without messing. The key is not to purchase a crate and keep it there as a living room accessory but to actually utilize it every day.

From now on, your pup is not allowed to sleep on the bed. He sleeps in the crate. He eats in the crate. He will learn to love his crate. At night, he will sleep in the crate, and he will learn to stop messing through his own mistakes. Dogs don't like sleeping in wet spots just as much as we don't. Remember he's just a.. what.. 14 week old puppy? I think it's time to take a small step back. In the end, it will be a huge step forward

[_bucko]

You all are very helpful, I really do appericate all the advice. Thank you so much. More advice is still welcomed of course!

[SunsetRose]

Yes, crate training is a great idea.

If he potties in the wrong place, don't even bother scolding him for it. Do you really think he's going to understand "Bad dog! Your not supposed to potty on the bed!". Uh huh lol, dog's don't understand english and it's not gonna do one darn bit of good. Even if he picks up on the tone of your voice, your only teaching him not to do it when your present. This can also cause problems trying to train him outside because you will have trained that he's not supposed to go potty in front of you. He won't link the scolding to the location, just the act. He'll just do it when your in the next room instead. Just clean it up like he did nothing wrong.

He is only a puppy, he needs to be restricted and not given the opportunity to go potty where he shouldn't. This is where a crate will come in handy.

[mruffruff]

Be sure the crate isn't too big. If he can potty in one end and sleep in the other, it's too big. The crate needs to be just big enough to stand and turn around in.

Dachunds are a little more resistant than some to house training but they can learn it if you are consistent and patient.