I have grown up with poodles. About two years ago, we adopted a new male poodle after ours passed away from cancer. He is a sweet baby, but we are still having a problem with him peeing on everything. At first we thought, he was marking his territory, but he's the only animal in the house & has been since we got him. He has enough allergies & asthma (breathing problems) that the vet is afraid he will die if he is given anesthesia to be neutered, so I am looking for other ideas.
2007-01-09 11:02:44 · 14 answers · asked by SusanB 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have had 2 different vets say they don't feel comfortable performing the neuter surgery on him.
Also, we take him out after he eats & he goes to the bathroom, but at random times, we'll notice he's left the room & then we find it in another room. (He also does it while we're asleep at night, even though he gets to go out to the yard just before bed & first thing in the morning.)
2007-01-09 11:19:46 · update #1
I think that maybe he is just marking his territory because he can still smell your other dog. You should wash everything in your house. Even wash down that walls at his height because your other dog could have rubbed on them. Maybe even buy your dog his own new toys. Throw out any other toys that belonged to other dogs. If this doesn't work maybe you should try rubbing his face in his uran because he may finally learn that it is not okay to do that. Well good luck!
2007-01-09 11:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by lindsy1 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
3yrs ago I took on a 3yr old Yorkie who had been passed on from one owner to another,none of which took the time to train him.(I was the 6th owner of this dog.) My Yorkie is not neutered and I am not ready to do this as I would like to breed him. . he is registered. I took on the peeing on the floor. Once I got his gum infection cleared up and got his urine to quit stinking due to his gum problem and I had a healthy dog,I started scolding him when he P'd in the house. I would then put him outside just as I was training a puppy and when he P'd outside he came in to the house for a doggie treat. The problem has not completely resolved and I do believe that this is because he isn't neutered but when he is in the house I have come to know his patterns and when he acts like he is going to Pee in the house I always tell him. . "Don't you pee in my house" and he makes a U turn and heads for the door. When weather permits,Kippee stays outside and I think this helps alot. While he is in the house during bad weather I watch his eating and drinking and as with potty training a child I will take the initiative to send him out when I think he probably needs to go and as with all males dog they always seem to have some pee at any given time so knowing he would get a doggie treat for doing his job outside,he usually does go some and then he is back in asking for his treat. Doggie Diapers are only good for the older dog who has medical problems and probably can't control his functions as well but you are encouraging bad behavior in the younger dog with them just as you keep a diaper on a child who should be learning to use the potty. . .they become lazy.
2016-05-23 01:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion on the neuter. Dogs with asthma and allergies are safely neutered every day.
Even though he is the only dog in the house he will mark territiory because he is an intact male. It may become such an ingrained habit that he will do it to some extent even after he is neutered.
He needs to be confined when he can't be supervised and taken out regularly.
2007-01-09 11:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to start over with his house training.
Make sure he is taken out right before leaving the house and again as soon as someone comes in. Also, as soon as you get up in the morning and right before going to bed. Crates are great training tools. If you have one, after letting him out before leaving put him in the crate. The first thing you should do when you (or anyone) gets home is let him out.
You can also try using pee pads, or newspaper. Put them in an easy spot for him and after about a week or so, move the pad a couple feet closer to the door. After it is next to the door, move it outside.
If he does go in the house, ignore him and do not clean it up in front of him. When he does go outside be sure to give him a lot of praise.
Good luck!!
2007-01-09 11:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by Abby_Normal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't give the dog the chance to pee on the floor & furniture..restatr potty training.
When it comes to housebreaking, I recommend crate training the pup and for potty training... get the pup a body harness and 5-6 foot leash. Tie end of leash to your belt whenever the dog is indoors and not in a crate. Watch dog so you'll see when it starts to signal/circle/scratch that it needs to go. Immediately walk dog outside, give command word, lots of praise, and treat immediately when completed (keep them in your pocket for quick access)
2007-01-09 11:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well even if he is the only pet he will still want to mark his territory... and since he is adult now and all...it will be difficult to break even if you "fixed" him!!! i suggest you keep him on a leash all the time ...and any time you see him about to "mark" tug the leash and tell him firmly NO! and then take him right outside even if he dose not pee every time you are showing him that peeing inside is not allowed at all and it is to be done outside...also a doggie door can help too (so when you seem to have it more under control and feel you can let him off leash) he has access to the outside anytime...it is tuff to correct b/c it is a natural male thing!! most dogs that are fixed as young as possible do it less or not at all;)
2007-01-09 11:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bekah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
during this cold time of year all dogs deserve to be inside.especially yours.he sounds like a great dog.i have a dog too and he pees in the house.my advice is to put out newspapers in one room(with a floor not carpet).hell get used to it. if you cant find any ideas go talk to the vet.
good luck!!!i wish you the best
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2007-01-09 11:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by girl_vday 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Potty pads, a pee stick and be consitent on taking it out.
2007-01-09 11:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second or even a thrid oppinion on the neuter.
2007-01-09 11:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
petsmart sells little diapers he can wear in the house for dogs that like to mark their territory
2007-01-09 11:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋