I adopted him from the shelter when he was 3yrs. and he does urinate outside but will turn around and do it in the house. Is he just marking his territory?
2007-01-12 03:08:07 · 5 answers · asked by dediva05 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am sure that is what it was when he started urinating in your house. But if he has been doing it for a long time, it has now become a habit. And if you haven't cleaned the areas well and get the scent out, your dog does not know that he is doing wrong. After all, his scent is still there, why can't he keep going there. I suggest using a enzyme cleaner. Nature's Miracle, I have found works the best. It destroys the urine, therefore the scent. You need to clean each and every area he has gone thoroughly. Probably a number of times before the scent is completely gone. If it is on rugs, you have to make sure you get the padding and the floor underneath "scent" free. It is NOT an overnight miracle. It takes time for the enzymes to work. When I had that problem and used Nature's Miracle, I would spray my carpet (that is where she decided to go) let it sit and soak in for a while, and use the carpet cleaner to suck it up. Then I would spray it again, let it sit and put a laundry basket over the spot. It would discourage her from sniffing around that spot, and give the enzymes time to work. I would do this a number of times to make sure the scent was completely gone. You can use this product in your laundry too. I also replaced the "throw" rugs with new ones because it was actually cheaper to replace them than to take all the time to keep cleaning them. Actually I ended up putting those rugs outside, which I believe sort of reminded her that outside was the place to go. You can also use a vinegar and water solution, I am not sure of the mix, and I have heard this also works. But I never used it. You can get Nature's Miracle at most pet stores.
2007-01-12 03:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? If not, then that should be in the plans. Marking is not acceptable and he's showing that he's in charge, not you.
Revert to the basics. Is he crate trained? Keep him with you when he's in the house, in the crate when he's not with you. Dogs will not foul their immediate living space.
Let him out to play with you, and to potty. Praise when he potties out doors. Essentially you're not giving him the chance to continue to potty in the house.
You'll also have to ensure that the smell is removed from the areas he's pottied on before. That is crucial to keeping him from pottying again. Nature's Miracle, or some other odour remover will work if you get all of the area. Vinegar and water can mask somewhat too, but not as well.
2007-01-12 03:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by Colin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problems with my dogs. After speaking with a good trainer she recommended clicker training. I bought the clicker, read up on it and it seems to be working. We have been accident free for almost a week now. I also crate them when I am out of the house.
2007-01-12 03:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by blb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? Have any other dogs/cats in the past had accidents in the house? Have you had him checked by a Vet?
2007-01-12 03:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by j b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whip his Asss a couple of times .. that should straighten him right up !
2007-01-12 03:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋