Getting Dogs to Stop Marking Territory

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Archives: 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 Feedback: 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 Report Spam or Abuse 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 Feedback: 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 Report Spam or Abuse 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 Answers: 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) Report Spam or Abuse 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 Answers: 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) By Oberhund Report Spam or Abuse