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Getting Dogs to Stop Marking Territory

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Date: 05/24/2009 Topics: Pets > Dogs > Training Questions | Readers Request > Pets  
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I have 2 Chinese Pugs. The father is 6 years old and the son is 3 years old. They hike and pee on almost everything at floor level. Where one goes the other goes behind him. Doors, walls, trash cans, anything they can hike on. Will getting them neutered stop this peeing on everything? I love my dogs but this is driving me crazy.

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By minnabird (28) Contact
It will definitely help, my 8 month old puppy was hiking his leg to mark and humping every stuffed animal in site as well. I was worried it was too late, but got him neutered anyway as they said at the vets it would help, and it cut both problems out completely. Was WELL worth it. Good luck.

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By Wendopolis (75) Profile Blog! Contact
It's too late for the neutering to stop the marking, because they've already learned to hike their legs. Neutering needs to be done while the dogs are puppies, when they still crouch. You will have to get rid of the urine scent, keeping in mind that dogs have awesome noses, and it is difficult.

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By PIKKA (283) Profile Blog! Contact
Yes, it will help; male dogs in particular need to be neutered before maturing if you are not going to breed them,because that's what they feel the need to do, that is mature dog behavior to them. Now after neutering them, you may still have some of that problem, in which case its more a matter of retraining them.

First, wash the walls or wherever, then wipe down with bleach water or vinegar water, if necessary spray with enzyme type deodorant where ever they've sprayed. There may be other great ideas; that's just all I've got. But they are doing it precisely because they aren't neutered.

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Request: Getting Dogs to Stop Marking Territory

Archived on 05/24/2009

My 10 month old male Shi Tzu has started marking territory. He is not neutered. He was trained well at 5 months and only peed if someone didn't let him out. He barks to go out and waits patiently at the door. Since my daughter's friend had her female Pit Bull here that peed and pooped on the basement floor, Buddy has started marking on the leg of the sofa. It's very frustrating. Any suggestions?

By Bonny from Canada

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RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

They say dogs won't pee in the same place again if that place is cleaned with vinegar. Maybe spray a little vinegar/water mixture on it. (04/15/2009)

By Anonymous

RE: Getting Dogs to Stop Marking Territory

The only way I stopped my dog from marking was to get him fixed. He started at 7 months old. As soon as he was fixed, it stopped. If you plan to breed your dog, sorry I can't help you. Good Luck. (04/18/2009)

By ivorylov

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Request: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Archived on 04/14/2009

What can be done when a dog continues to mark his territory in the house?

By Elaine and Levi from Ohio

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RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Check via Google for canine belly bands. A male who marks is just doing what instinct tells him to do so please don't punish them. You can find individuals as well as rescue organizations that sell male belly bands for less that $10 including shipping. I don't recommend you buy the ones at the pet stores as they aren't nearly as nicely made and cost almost 3 times as much. I just got one for our Yorkie granddog and we're thrilled. Well worth the investment as keeps dog and animal lovers both happy. (04/06/2009)

By grami948

RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

The first thing is spay/neuter. Second is clean your home thoroughly with enzyme based cleaners to get rid of any trace of scent. Last is proper basic house training. They all need several long walks - not just being let into a yard or pen. Boring and lazy = un-house trained animals. I do at least two half hour walks after my dog's main meals.

The long walks provide all the sights, sounds and smells your yard can't, no matter how big or interesting you think it is. The longer the walks, the more drained your dog is from spot peeing and the less they have to pee inside. They're also more tired and will sleep more at home. Mix in plenty of quick pee breaks during the day and keep it all on a very regular schedule. It works without fail if the walks are long, frequent enough, and on a very regular schedule.

Never, ever discipline a dog for going in the house. If you catch them in the act, rush them outside but don't scold. If it's an anxiety issue rather than marking you will only worsen the problem. Praise the dog short and modestly when they do what you want them to do outside. If the dog still pees inside; you have an anxiety problem and not a house training problem. The treatment is similar but it may take a little longer and you'll need more family involvement to help kick it.

They'll also need to be desensitized to the fear of losing that person when they leave. It takes lots of repetition in preparing to leave; then putting your coat back. Putting the coat on and going through the door; them coming right back. Extend the times as the dog starts to realize your leaving is no big deal. Do not give lots of praise because it feeds their insecurity. It's OK to give affection after they have stopped seeking it from you. (04/07/2009)

By dh8

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Request: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Archived on 04/05/2009

I need someone to tell me how best to get my son's dog to quit wetting on everything in sight. I know dogs mark their territory but this is worse than that. I have never seen a dog wet so much in my life. I have scolded him, but it doesn't seem to matter to him. He can go wet on something and then something else. You know most dogs at least have to wait a little while before doing it again, not him. Anyone have any ideas for me?

Jennifer from Scottsville, KY

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RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

You absolutely need an enzymatic cleaner like "Simple Solution" some grocery stores carry them in the pet aisle but it is usually cheaper to get them in large quantities at a pet store or Wal-mart, especially if they have marked all over the house. I'd also call your vet to make sure they don't have urinary tract infections or something medically wrong. (10/26/2008)

By thephantomqueen

RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Crate training. (10/27/2008)

By Mel

RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

You don't say if he is neutered or not. If he isn't, get him neutered ASAP. Also, as someone else has said have a vet examine him because he could have a bladder infection, UTI, etc. (10/27/2008)

By Maryeileen

RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Make him/her an outside dog! It really works. (10/30/2008)

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Request: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

Archived on 10/26/2008

I need help getting my 4 year old and 8 year old pugs to stop marking their territory! We moved into a new house and can't get them to stop. This is a problem they never had. We have lived here almost 6 months. Any suggestions?

Alana from East Troy, WI

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RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

That's WHY they're doing it, because you moved! Just train them like you were starting over by taking them out several times on a leash & then praising/giving the treats when they pee outside. They'll get it, don't worry. (05/07/2008)

By Me

RE: Getting Dogs To Stop Marking Territory

If your house had previous owners and if the previous owners had pets, then your dogs are probably smelling them and are marking their territory, a natural behaviour.

I recommend using an enzymatic cleaner to neutralize the pet smells -- only enzymatic cleaners will do this, as far as I know. Then, if they are still marking, restrict the areas they are allowed into. They may be overwhelmed with trying to "establish their presence" with such a large new area. Start with a small area like the kitchen or someplace that's near the family action. Gradually expand their access when you are happy about their behaviour.

If you can catch them in the act and say a firm "no" and then put them outside to ignore them for a while, this might help. (05/08/2008)

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