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Our Yorkshire Terrier, Louie, is absolutely adorable—but oh so mischievous. About once a month, he does something extra naughty… usually on my bed.
He tends to have “accidents” when he’s left alone while delicious smells come from the kitchen or when I close the bathroom door to clean. Even if I encourage him to go potty before, he sometimes refuses—only to surprise me with a mess right after I finish cleaning.
In this post, I’ll share how to respond when your dog suddenly has an indoor accident—and how useful a wet vacuum can be when that happens.
💩 Why Do Dogs Have Sudden Potty Accidents?
There are many reasons your dog might suddenly have an accident indoors.
In Louie’s case, it usually feels like he’s protesting—expressing frustration or stress.
Common causes include:
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Stress
New environments, loud noises, or unfamiliar people can trigger anxiety. -
Health issues
Conditions like urinary tract infections or bladder inflammation. -
Incomplete training
Puppies or even adult dogs may still need reinforcement.
🧼 How to Respond to an Indoor Potty Accident
When it happens, stay calm and consistent.
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Clean it up immediately
Even if you find it later, clean thoroughly to remove the scent—dogs have strong noses and may go in the same spot again. Use deodorizing cleaners when needed. -
Don’t scold your dog
Dogs don’t understand punishment the way humans do.
If you catch them in the act, use a low, calm voice to indicate it’s not okay.
But if you discover it later, don’t punish them—it will only cause stress and confusion. -
Reinforce potty training
Praise and reward regular, successful potty habits—even for well-trained dogs.
📌 Never place treats on the potty pad itself.
🧽 Wet Vacuum Cleaner for Dog Accidents — Here’s What I Use
I use the Uwant Wet Vacuum Cleaner, which works great for cleaning up unexpected messes.
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On/off button is on the front
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Cord rewind button is on the back
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Air hole is on the bottom—don’t block it, especially when using it on beds
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The handle is ergonomic
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Two water buttons on the handle:
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Large top button sprays water outward
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Round lower button sends water inward to clean the nozzle
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📷 The pictures shown use only water (not actual pee) for demonstration purposes.
🐶 Louie’s Reaction to the Wet Vacuum
When Louie’s the one who made the mess, he hides in his crate and won’t come out until the vacuum returns to its spot.
But when I’m just demonstrating for a blog post, like today, he bounces around and protests:
“Why are you vacuuming when I didn’t even do anything?!”
🧡 How Did It Go?
Unexpected accidents happen when living with a dog. What matters is staying consistent in your response so your dog learns from the experience.
When Louie was a puppy, he’d always have accidents the moment he jumped on the bed. I ended up blocking the bed for months. I longed to cuddle him at night, but I placed his bed on the floor and ignored his cries.
Looking back, I wish I had changed the bedding to waterproof covers earlier. I wish I’d bought a wet vacuum sooner. I feel like I lost those precious moments with Louie.
I still dream of those times—when he whined just outside the bed guard, or jumped and nearly got hurt just to be near me.
I’ll never leave Louie behind again. I’ll never block him from reaching me again.
Here’s to a future of happy, stress-free days with your beloved pets.
Original Post (Korean):
https://blog.naver.com/heartkeepers/223713914771
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