my boyfriend takes the dogs to work with him. they both go for long walks during the day. they have to be left in the van for between 15 and 20 minutes. when my boyfriend returns he finds my jack russell has peed on his seat. it seems as soon as my boyfriend gets out of the van, my dog pees. It is getting very annoying for my boyfriend as my dog doesnt do it in my car. someone help me!!!
2006-12-06 08:12:45 · 17 answers · asked by LITTLEBEAR 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he is marking his territory.... hmmm what to do? carry wet wipes to clean it up. No, seriously, he could also have a urinary tract infection. When he gets anxious he can't hold it. Have you tried rubbing his nose in the mess and telling him NO. Don't spank, rubbing his nose in it lets him know that his peeing is what he is in trouble for. Say no with a stern voice.. and it should be your boyfriend that does this. The dog will then know that he has offended his friend. To dogs, urinating is a way of saying... you're mine, or this is mine... they need to know that WE don't work that way. I hope this helps.
2006-12-06 08:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by ditto805 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marking is dominance related but not necessarily your dog saying "I want to be boss." More commonly it is an announcement that he was there. You will actually see that dogs seldom if ever re-mark the same spot until someone else has marked it too. Sort of a re-announcement. So think of them as willing to share.
A dog is more likely to go in a spot it has become accustomed to going (i.e., not marking really but full on going). When you clean the spot you must use something like a Nature's Miracle that will eliminate the scent as well. Soap and water wont cut it.
Finally, the best thing you can do is not give the dog a chance to go. Leaving a dog in the car can be very dangerous for a number of reasons. With a small dog like that you could just get a tiny "sherpa" bag and take in many of the places or leave at home. One of those beaded seat back things put on the seat itself will also make it very difficult for the dog to go on the chair.
One more thing. Most trainers will tell you that punishing a dog for something they aren't currently doing is not wise. Take the dog's perspective for a sec. Whatever my reasons for going, it happened. I'm now sitting in the car and my masters come back. They are mad and rubbing my nose in something, yelling. I was sitting here and, ok, I shouldn't do that! What should I do? I don't know! I'm anxious and one way I show that you are boss when you are mad is ... to pee! If you catch the dog, punish. But the moment they are doing something else (e.g., sitting and looking at you), it's over. You want them to know that stopping the bad behavior stops your anger.
2006-12-06 08:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony K. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers are a nightmare once they get into that routine.
I have a lakeland and a patterdale, and two GWP's.
Once one starts they all follow suit.
Dogs are pack animals, and with any pack there is a matriarch or leader.
It seems that you have a split situation, his an hers so to speak.
Forget the cross species generalisations, every case has difference.
Look at the difference in routines.
If there's two packs/leaders there will be friction.
If your dogs marking its territory its sending a message, in your case possibly because it sees you as boss.
Harmonise, e.g. treat them the same,
I dont think you'll win untill the dogs are together all the time. Yes there pack animals, but there all individuals, an they sort there own pecking order out.
2006-12-06 08:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is marking its territory. The boyfriend might think its his seat but the dog knows differently. Let them sort it out. Bet you the dog wins
2006-12-06 08:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem. I was single for 2 years and my JRT has always been my no1 boy, when I first got with my boyriend my dog peed on the duvet by his feet then layed rext to me like he was proud of what he had done. I gave him a smack and banished him to his basket on the floor. He hasn't done it since because he knows my boyfriend is above him in the pecking order. (Although I'd Beg to differ sometimes ha ha)
2006-12-06 08:25:19 · answer #5 · answered by sarahc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is trying to tell your boyfriend that he doesn't want to be left in that van. My niece's dog didn't like my brother and would always pee in the floor on his side of the bed so he would step in it! They are smart! (Well,,,,maybe not so smart, that dog had to move out)
2006-12-06 08:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is trying to dominate your boyfriend and mark his territory. Your dog has also dominated you. By allowing the dog to sleep in your bed, he sees you as an equal. To be an effective dog owner, you must take the role of "leader of the pack". Get a dog bed in your room on the ground for your dog. Do not let the dog associate your boyfriend with his change in status. Train him without your boyfriend around - make him sleep in the dog bed when your boyfriend is not there. Your dog is smart and he sees that basic connection. "I'm allowed to rule the roost when this big man dog isn't here - maybe if I mark my territory he won't come back or he'll get the idea that I'm the boss". If you MUST have your dog sleep in your bed, you have to implement the "you're only allowed on this bed when I, the Alpha Dog, invite you onto the bed". So, anytime the dog jumps on the bed without you saying "up" or patting the bed or something (be consistent and show one sign of invitation (one visual paired with one auditory command, such as the "up" and the "pat" motion). Quickly correct your dog if he jumps up without your consent. We have implemented that rule with my dog - she is only allowed on the couch when we invite her, she listens and she doesn't try to get up there when we have company. Good luck.
2016-05-23 01:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a dominance dynamic going on. You didn't adopt Lassie, and many JRT are discarded due to either not being housebroken or marking behavior. Either don't take him along, or put a belly band on him to see if that stops it, but it's hard, even with your boyfriend obedience training the dog (to be in a position of dominance) to break this behavior.
2006-12-06 08:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by dogshop@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a marking thing, sometimes dogs grow out of it and it just a phrase!
2006-12-06 08:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is upset a bout being left behind in the car, peeing is his way of showing his displeasure,
2006-12-06 08:16:55 · answer #10 · answered by Kimberly H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋