My dog Mutt is 12 since January. He's a border terrier crossed with a mini schnauzer. He's a lovely dog and has always been very well behaved. He's never been a dog who steals or chews things. He's been house trained since he was 4 months old, and has never had any accidents. He has regular vet checks with bloods etc, so I know he is healthy aside from some arthritis.
Recently, he's been peeing in the house. Before anyone comes for me, when he wants to go out, he scratches at the kitchen door. His "accidents" are different. He sneaks upstairs and pees on the carpet, and twice now, he's gotten into the spare bed and peed in the bed. I've replaced a mattress, 4 pillows, 2 duvets, sheets, and we are currently in the process of replacing all our carpets. Occasionally, he will also pee on the floor in the hall upstairs.
If I didn't know any better, I'd say he was doing it on purpose but I know dogs brains don't work that way.
We are super tuned into his needs, we pay attention to his signals. He asks when he wants to go out. Also, he will happily stay inside all day and not ask to go out. He only does this at night or early morning, like 5am.
Can anyone give any advice on what to do here? His pee is costing us a fortune
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