Dog change of behavior

Question
Recently, I moved in with my boyfriend. He has a female pit that is a little over a year old. She has always been very well behaved and always gone outside to use the bathroom. I too also have a dog, he is a 9 year old chocolate lab. We however finally just put everything together and are not sure what to do. We thought she was peeing in the house to mark her territory; however that is not the case. They are home all day and she never goes in the house. Now here is the weird part, because before my dog even came over we realized last night she had done this before- EVERY time my boyfriend and I are intimate, she pees somewhere in the house- next to the bed, in the dining room, kitchen (thank goodness we have hardwood floors everywhere but the rooms). He had always babied her a lot before so I'm wondering if it's because so much is changing including his attention level to her. She is no longer aloud on the furniture or aloud to sleep in bed with us. He's getting really frustrated with it; he's tried putting her nose in it and then taking her to her kennel in the garage, and even just spending one-on-one time with her daily. It has had no effect, she also is not listing to him at all like she used to, and recently started begging when we are at the table eating. I'm not sure the best way to fix this or what way to go. We have a huge yard and he wants her to be an outside dog, and I won't hear of it. My dog has always been allowed in the house and I will not make him or her be outside all day unless it is summer. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated- Thank you

Answer
I would carefully supervise her, and manage her (crate or safe area)when you can't supervise. I would also try making her less anxious by daily training sessions, and clear rules. These behavioral issues often have their roots in a lack of clear leadership for the dog. When you start giving her the leadership she needs (and it may need to be you doing so)often problems resolve themselves. I would also get her checked by the vet to make sure there isn't a physical reason (like a urinary tract infection) which is causing the inappropriate urination. Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com