territory marking problem

[kiwiekat]

My dog just staring marking his territory, and he's doing it inside the house! Is there any way to stop this? Or is there any way to set up specific spots where he can do it? We can't take him outside because it's too cold for him (he's a chihuahua). Also, he doesn't like walking on the leash, so we can't even walk him when it gets warmer. Is there anyway to get him to like it? He doesn't respond to treats when he's upset about something, so I can't train him with that. Lol, any help would be appreciated!

 

[Dagna]

Is he neutered? If not, get it done fast otherwise this will most likely continue! If he's recently been neutered, he may need a couple months for the hormones to die down. Also, make sure you clean all spots really really well. You can use an enzyme cleaner, like Nature's Miracle. You can find it at petstores. You can also use vinegar and water to clean it as well.

 

[VioletAngel]

My Border Collie did this when I first got him (he was almost 1 year old), and the only solution was to get him neutered, and even then he continued for about two months. The only way to get most dogs used to the leash is to walk them everyday with it, whether they like it or not. They usually don't at first!

Un-neutered dogs will continue mark for their entire life... just the way it is. Sorry.

I use Simple Solution to clean up spots on the carpet. It works wonderfully, and completely eliminating the odor so that my cat doesn't even know it was there.

 

[kiwiekat]

Ohhhh, thank you for your help. So if he gets neutered, would it stop completely or just be reduced by a lot?

 

[Dagna]

Depends on the dog. Some it stops completely, some it just happens less often. As long as all the spots are cleaned, and he gets taken out regularly, you most likely won't have any problems.

 

[Billnew]

My wife hates it when I start marking my territory.

What?
This is pets and animals?
Oops......
Nevermind

 

[Matthan]

Sounds to me like you have a serious problem....

 

[joerose]

HI! If youre not ready to get him neutered yet, go to walmart or a petstore even grocery stores and get those pet training pads. They look like big diapers and have a side with tape on it to stick on the wall. They have some scent in them that attracts dogs. It works, if you put them down wherever you want him to go he'll start going there. Good Luck! I bet he's a cute little SQUIRT..lol no pun intended!!

My dog just staring marking his territory, and he's doing it inside the house! Is there any way to stop this? Or is there any way to set up specific spots where he can do it? We can't take him outside because it's too cold for him (he's a chihuahua). Also, he doesn't like walking on the leash, so we can't even walk him when it gets warmer. Is there anyway to get him to like it? He doesn't respond to treats when he's upset about something, so I can't train him with that. Lol, any help would be appreciated!

 

[joerose]

HI! If youre not ready to get him neutered yet, go to walmart or a petstore even grocery stores and get those pet training pads. They look like big diapers and have a side with tape on it to stick on the wall. They have some scent in them that attracts dogs. It works, if you put them down wherever you want him to go he'll start going there. Good Luck! I bet he's a cute little SQUIRT..lol no pun intended!!

Try a leash instead of a collar, that might work. If not, just keep walkin the poor lil squirt he'll get over it. One of my dogs really flipped out when he was young on a leash, but he got over it. I don't know how, I guess he just learned to like walks.

 

[symphonyb]

think this is the problem too as my scotty beamer also would behave this way.he was a breed dog for two years then we fixed and it stopped .i hope it stops for you.

Ohhhh, thank you for your help. So if he gets neutered, would it stop completely or just be reduced by a lot?