We just got a Boxer, rescued, m/2yrs. And he has been peeing on the ball that he plays with when my husband is throwing it for him. When he does that, we throw it out, cause, ew. It is all soaked in to the tennis ball. Any ideas why, besides just staking claim.
2006-10-14 16:23:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
First of all tennis balls are not the best thing for your dog. Reason? The dye that is used in the material around the tennis ball can be toxic to a dog.(Advise from a vet). And yes the only thing your dog is doing by peeing on them is "Marking territory" The reason he marks every time you throw the ball is because its a different ball and he feels he needs to scent a new ball that does'nt have his scent on it as territory. If you are going to use a ball as his toy use a rubber ball or better yet a kong toy. Kongs are designed to stand up to a dogs jaw power and chewing. When your dog is not playing fetch or chase the ball, the ball should be put away. This will start to imprint on the dogs mind that you are in controll of the ball and that he only can play with it when you allow it. This will claim your territory over the ball in your dogs mind. In time he will stop this behavior. At first he will still try this but don't replace the ball or kong because your only shooting yourself in the foot. Wash it off.
2006-10-14 18:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dogman 5/O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is his way of marking what is his. No one knows what he may have been through. Use a rubber squeeky toy made for dogs. If he wets on it, hose it off let it dry and reuse it. It's not a big deal. Put on gloves if you're worried about germs. Once he knows this toy is his and here to stay, he will stop. Just remember to be more patient then you can even imagine having to be. Dogs wet when they are happy and when they are sad, scared, insecure.. alot of reasons. Try not to show any displeasure towards the dog when he wets. It will only make it worse because then he becomes embarassed which can create much worse issues then wetting on his toys.
2006-10-14 16:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by kris_mom_of_4_girls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no other ideas then staking claim. I mean being rescued...? He has probably endured a lot and could be saying that he refuses to endure anymore! No more losses for this dog! Remember, every time you throw these toys away you are taking them away from him. I know you don't mean to, but that is just the way it is perceived.
Get him a rope, they sell tug ropes at the pet store, play tug-a-war for a while with him and then throw it. When he pees on it, do not throw it away, in fact, don't touch it. (I am assuming this behavior is happening outside). Leave his little toy outside for him to see and for him to smell and for him to pee on for a very long long time. (I suggest 2 months).
At the end of 2 months, get him another rope. Play tug a war and don't throw it. I repeat DO NOT throw it. Play, play, play, play, with it pull, tug, pull, tug, Happy, Happy.
Then take his NEW rope and put it up high where he can not get it and tell him good boy, then give him a treat. Repeat this New rope play and reward everyday for four weeks. Then you can throw it.
Have fun with this dog! You have done a great thing for him.
Good Luck and Take Care.
2006-10-14 16:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess would be saying it is his...careful, he pay pee on you if he loves you enough...lol....
If this is happening outside, I would just let him do it...just make sure to wash your hand after you play with him and the ball, and don't play with it right after....if he is trying to say he likes the balls and they are his, you may be defeating it by starting with a new ball again and again....
if that seriously grosses you out, I would re-think having a boxer...dogs lick themselves, eat any morsel of crud they can get their hands on, lick the back of the toilet, the floor, the walls and will eat poop if you were to let them...even a well trained dog will still get into doggy mischief, especially as a pup or a relocated and perhaps needy dog.
2006-10-14 17:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only give him the balls to play with right after you have taken him for walk and he has done his business. Play for a while then put the balls on his bedding so that he feels secure that he will not lose them. If that doesn't work give him only plastic or rubber balls that you can wash in hot soapy water.
2006-10-14 16:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by scarlettt_ohara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet to ask whats wrong. He is probably a little pissed cuz the other dogs get to stay in the house all day and shred hair and basically mark territory without the pee. The Chow mix and Chihuaha have all of their hair and smell on things in the house. and he wants it to be known that its not just THEIR territory. He probably thinks you're treating the other dogs better than him. Maybe you should put them all in the house or put them all outside. Have you tried kenneling? put all your dogs in kennel crates when your not home? Maybe he just wants things to be fair.
2016-03-18 09:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submissive urination can be seen in dogs of any age or sex. It is most common in puppies, which makes perfect sense because they are automatically subordinate to all the adults in the pack. It is also more commonly seen in females and smaller breeds. Submissive urination occurs when dogs are confronted with facial expressions, body postures, or gestures that they perceive as a threat including humans reaching for them; petting them on the head; leaning over them; talking to them in excited, deep, or harsh tones; making eye contact with them; or punishing them verbally or physically. In canine communication, dominance gestures include staring, standing over, putting a paw across the back of another dog's neck, and low growls. Dogs simply interpret human actions as they would another dog's actions.
While submissively urinating, dogs usually show other submissive signs, including laying their ears back, tucking their tails, cowering, and avoiding eye contact. They may also give a submissive "grin" in which the corners of the lips are pulled back, exposing molars and premolars.
2006-10-14 16:40:50 · answer #7 · answered by surfer_grl_ca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it i.e the ball already "smells" pee. start from zero..a clean ball..and test the dog again..mine has 50 balls and he never pees on any of them..if he did...i will say "bad boy" and make sure i throw away to the garbage that ball...hope it helps to solve the problem. i will know if i get 10 points...i care...about your dog, i mean...good luck
2006-10-14 16:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 yr.old shepherd does the same thing.Then he goes and steals the 4 yr.old shepherds ball and happily lays down to chew on it.
Since the 4 yr.old often waits for me to throw the ball for the younger one and then catches it so the younger one has no choice but to go get the ball he abandoned,I just assumed it was spite.
And EW is right.
2006-10-15 10:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's a rescued dog then maybe he's scared he will lose his ball to another pet as he probably has in the past. time will pass, he will realize that he has nothing to worry about, and he will stop baithing his toys in "it's mine" scented cologne
2006-10-14 16:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by jess l 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋