Stubborn Shih Tzu Dear Trainer, I have a nine yr old shih tzu male (simon). He sometimes still pees in the house even though I walk him alot. He does usually let me know he needs to go outside, but sometimes he just goes ahead in the house. He is very loving but also very stubborn. Help! Susan Hi Susan, First thing to think about, is there a medical problem? With older dogs, there can be incontinence problems. I would have my veterinarian check him out. If it is not a medical problem, the next question is has he always urinated in the house? He might have never been properly house trained. I would get him on a strict house breaking program, treat him as a puppy. Take him out first thing in morning, watch him to be sure he does all his business. Keep him confined when not with you. Monitor his food/water intake. Also use natures miracle to clean, your house probably has his scent all over so might have to be professional cleaned by a company familiar with removing pet odors. I know this will be work on your part, but will work if you stay consistent. Habits are always harder to break then form, so stay with it. Good luck, keep us posted, Lisa Lombardo Bark and Browse

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