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By guest blogger, Ryan Goodchild of A Pupper\u2019s Love<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Caring for a dog can be a wonderful experience for families, but sometimes, a few doggie disasters are to be expected. These can include your dog going potty inside the house or acting out when you\u2019re not around. If your dog is misbehaving, it\u2019s likely due to underlying behavioral issues that should be addressed. Fortunately, these types of doggie disasters can be prevented and treated so you can live a long and happy life with your pup. Here are some great ways to prevent common doggie disasters at home.<\/p>\n

Preventing Your Dog From Going Potty in the House<\/h2>\n

If your dog is going potty inside the house, it may be a sign of an underlying anxiety issue. Separation anxiety<\/a> is one of the most common causes of this type of accident and can often be treated with the help of a veterinary behaviorist. Your dog may also be anxious about outside conditions, such as noise. Noise phobias<\/a> may be triggered due to frightening sounds from outside, such as honking from a car. This may cause your dog to only want to pee inside instead of outside.<\/p>\n

This can be reversed by taking your dog to a quieter outdoor setting or playing some soothing music through a music player. Accidents<\/a> can also be prevented by keeping a clean indoor environment. If a dog smells its past accidents, he or she might believe that the indoor environment is the right place to go potty. Overall, this type of issue must be treated with love and proper care. Scolding or yelling at your dog will only instill more fear and anxiety instead of treating the problem.<\/p>\n

Preventing Your Dog from Acting Out<\/h2>\n

A dog acting out is a form of misbehaving and not listening to his or her owner\u2019s commands. A dog may also act out in front of guests or strangers. Here are some ways to prevent your dog from misbehaving:<\/p>\n