how do i get my PITBULL to stop peeing in the house?

Question

he was doing fine until our son was born. then he began marking his territory all over inside the house.

Answer 1

Behavior--Spraying & Marking Territory




Spraying & Marking Territory
A Pets: Part of the Family contribution
When your cat urinates all over the walls of your house, it's called spraying. If it's your dog, the experts call it marking territory. To make things more confusing, animals of both sexes do this, although the behavior is more common in males. It is a problem best caught early, as putting a stop to spraying once it really gets established can be a challenge. Here are some proven remedies.

For Dogs and Cats

Eliminate the Urge


To prevent your pet from spraying the same spot over and over again, you need to eliminate the urine odor completely. That means it's not a good idea to use ammonia to clean the spot. To an animal, ammonia smells like urine. Visit a local pet supply store and ask for a pet urine neutralizer such as Nature's Miracle, which is designed to kill urine odors. If your pet can't smell the urine, he won't refresh the fading odor on that spot.
Shed New Light on the Problem


To make sure you catch all the problem spots when cleaning up after your pet, pick up a special black light from a pet or home supply store. It will show urine-soiled areas of the carpet in white or eerie blue, in places you can't see in daylight.
That'll Fix Him


Although the problem is not always related to sex, you can sometimes prevent a male dog or cat from marking or spraying inside the house by having the animal neutered as soon as is appropriate. If you're not sure just when that is for your particular pet, check with your vet or local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). You'll find the number for the SPCA in the Yellow Pages of your local phone book, listed under Animal Shelters.
Keep an Eye on Him


You can prevent later unpleasant surprises if, when you get a new pet, you supervise the animal at all times -- or as much as possible. A very small dog can mark a spot in your house for months, and you may not even know it (unless you catch her in the act). That's because a tiny dog has an even tinier bladder, so she releases an almost unnoticeable amount of urine. Similarly, the urine of fixed cats is not very pungent, so you may not smell it right away. Three months later, when you notice an unpleasant smell in the sofa, it may be too late to correct the behavior.
For Dogs Only

Make Up Your Mind!


One way to keep your dog from urinating or marking in the house is to teach him the "Inside" and "Outside" commands. Here's how it works. Get yourself a handful of treats. Take Bowser to the open front door, then toss one treat outside. As he runs to get the treat, give the command "Outside" or just "Out." Next, toss a treat inside the house and give the command "Inside" or "In." Repeat this exercise over and over again, until you're confident that your dog knows the meaning of these directives. The next step is supervision. When you see your dog starting to sniff an area, or when you think he's about to lift his leg, give the "Outside" command in a firm voice, then get him outside. He'll learn that this behavior is okay when he's outside but unacceptable inside.
Gotcha!


To stop your dog from marking territory, you must catch him in the act. One good correction to use is a "shake can." To make a shake can, rinse and drip-dry a soda can and place about ten pennies or screws inside. Tape the can opening closed with some electrical or duct tape. When you see your dog starting to sniff or raise his leg, shout "No!" Simultaneously, toss the shake can onto the floor near him or just give it a good shake. The sound, coupled with your verbal correction, will stop him from doing what he was about to do -- which was to mark your territory.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Make sure your pup is on a routine and taken out regularly. Praise him alot when he does something outside. Use the same words so he gets familiar with it. When he does go in the house find out if it was because he had to really go or if he is just marking his territory. Don't yell at him and don't ever hit the dog! Just stirnly tell him "no" and take him outside. Put his food bowl and his bedding where he did his business (after you cleaned it). Dogs are very clean they don't like to eat or sleep where they relieved themselves. That will give him the message. If he is marking his territory you will need to get him spayed or neutered. My adult dog which was a street dog from Spain was housebroken within a day. She has NEVER had an accident and is nine years old now.
Good luck!!

Answer 4

This dog isn't or has by no means been residence expert. You have to return to the fundamentals. Keep a crate and do not pen her within the kitchen or some other room. Only use the crate while you're not able to look at her however be certain the crate is of the correct dimension. Crates will have to simply be enormous sufficient to enable the puppy to rise up, stretch and switch round in. Dogs is not going to relieve themselves within the field they're slumbering except they surely can't preserve it. Also there will have to now not be whatever left within the crate that the dog can chunk reminiscent of crammed animals or blankets. If she does occur to have an twist of fate within the crate those will continue moisture and the mess can be more difficult so that you can blank. When she is within and out of the crate you'll be able to tether her to you, with the intention to watch her carefully. This additionally teaches her to be on a lead and whilst she can also be with you. If you do not wish to tether her then while she's now not crated you have got to watch her like a hawk. To residence educate her. Take her external each hour or so. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and comfortable voice. Take her to in which you wish her to head, positioned the lead on her a inform her "Go Pee" watch her and while she is going compliment her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and be certain you puppy her whilst. Take her again within, into the crate, tethered or simply looking her. She may have injuries and (You have got to trap her within the act) while she does, exhibit her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It's now not what you're pronouncing that will get her awareness it is how you are saying it. Take her external as above and say " Go Pee". She most probably may not on account that she simply went within the residence. Stay external for a couple of mins and convey her again in. If coaching is regular it will have to take not than 10-14 days. After she begins getting the proposal you have to educate her the way to get your awareness while she demands to head out.

Answer 5

I have had 2 pitbulls one has been with us through three of my pregnancies with pits they always need to be involved and need to know that the child has not taken there place . My dog would lay on the floor on the edge of the blanket with all of our kids and is treated like one of our own and would never harm a hair on there heads But no strangers would ever be able to harm one of our children either just remember to keep your dog an active part of your lives and have him involved

Answer 6

you need to let him that its YOUR territory. Start walking around like your hot stuff and pushing him around a little. When he does pee you should alpha roll him. That's pinning him on his back and growling at him. I handle my pittie like that and he won't do a thing because he knows daddy will be mad.

Answer 7

Use a mat training pad so your dog wont do it in the floor or carpet.

Answer 8

he probably feels threatened by your son getting a lot of attention.try to give your dog a little more luv

Answer 9

i would tie him out side for a while or go out with him to make sure he go to the bath room.what do you think about my friend telling me if i get a doberman she will never come over again

Answer 10

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