Friends having a problem with a new dog...help!

[Seravieve]

Oh boy.. We've had similar issues with Treo. We've talked about taking her back/rehoming her several times. Its so frustrating. She's so good.. and then she DESTROYS something.. ugh. 2 78" faux wood blinds, couch, shoes, 2 crates (metal and plastic), 2 muzzles, molding around a door, oh yea.. and she used to pee too!

When she'd pee, I'd scream at her to startle her and then rush her outside. Maybe they need to just take her in and out quickly.. in addition to the walks. Maybe she doesnt know when to go? Some dogs are on a mission while on walks.. like our Bunny. Maybe just a quick in and out and a treat/praise if she goes.

[luvofallhorses]

Has she been spayed recently? When we adopted Dixie in December we got her the day after she was spayed (She was 9 weeks then) and she kept peeing in the house but now she is fine. She has a accident here and there but she's a puppy. Maybe have them take her to the vet to rule out a urinary tract infection. She could be marking in the house too but I would definately have them consider taking her to the vet.

Sometimes if dogs pee a lot like that, they are either marking or have a urinary tract infection. Plus she maybe isn't quite on their routine yet so she may have accidents. She could be peeing in the house also to prove dominance over their other dog. You never know.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Hmmmm... that's interesting. How old is the Boxer? It sounds more behavioral to me, but who knows. I would definitely recommend taking her in to see the veterinarian for an exam and to rule out different possibilities.
Good luck to your friend!