bedwetter

[Sioux]

I know this is not a new one for anyone with dogs out there, but I have never gotten a complete answer to my question. I have 2 female dogs. They are mother and daughter. They are both over the age of 7 and occasionally, the daughter (At least I think it is her) pees on my bed. She is the alpha dog since she has lived with me longer than the mother dog has. Has anyone gotten a vet's answer to this annoying behavioral problem?

[Amanda]

I've heard that some females "mark" their territory, especially if they are the alpha dog. Maybe she's marking your bed to proclaim the bed and you as hers?

[Sioux]

Yes, I figure that this is a "marking" activity but what baffles me is she seems to do it when I have spent a lot of time with her. I just try to keep my bedroom door closed, but the mystery intrigues me. I get really mad at her, but I know that maybe if I understood the behavior, I might be able to tackle the problem from a psychological approach.