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2007-02-17 15:05:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

This a small dog ( a Shih Tzu), and I live in Minnesota. It get well below zero this time of the year, so I can't leave the outside.

2007-02-17 16:21:08 · update #1

Its not a Medical Problem, and he has had since I got him ( he was about 6 months old), there was another male dog in the house until a few days ago.

2007-02-17 16:24:45 · update #2

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If you are sure its not a medical problem, then it sounds like he is marking his territory. My Chihuahua does it all the time even if he just came in from peeing outside. My solution is easy. He wears a diaper while inside the house. I buy Huggies newborn size and wrap them around his waist. They are great because they are disposable unlike Belly Bands that need to be washed after each accident. Belly Bands also have tight uncomfortable elastic that would bother my dog's skin. I recommend that you seriously consider diapers. Its worth it! This way you can still train him to correct his behavior without having to clean carpet and furniture all day.

Added: Neutering might help, however, my Frankie is neutered and he still marks everywhere. But if it works or not, neutering is still a good idea.

2007-02-17 16:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by spiralia8 2 · 1 0

history and more information is always needed to comepletely answer this question.
like-- has he "always" done this since a puppy?
has he recently aquired this habbit?
was there any life altering change in his envirnment?
what is the frequency at which he is doing this?
was he ever house trained?
and so on.....
but in addition to history- and information, the first thing a vet does is to "rule-out" ANY medical causes of inappropriate urination. An urinalysis is done to rule out urinary causes, and blood work is done to rule out medical causes such as diabetes, etc etc.
once medical causes are ruled 'out'... then behavioral causes are ruled in- and more information is exchanged about his envirnment and how to remedy his problem. training is key in behavioral problems

2007-02-17 23:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by urbanvet.com 2 · 0 1

They have a spray in pet supply stores that discourages dogs from peeing certain places. I'm not sure how helpfull it is but it exists.

2007-02-17 23:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I SHOULD JUST "CUT AND PASTE" THIS ANSWER: N E U T E R HIM; ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE/HAD 2 MALE DOGS IN THE HOUSE, THEY SHOULD ALL BE NEUTERED-IT REALLY WORKS.

PS: SMALL DOGS ARE HARDER TO HOUSE BREAK

2007-02-18 03:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Training?? or he may have a UTI (urinary infection) or bladder infection. A office visit to the vet may help.

2007-02-17 23:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by hottie247ve 1 · 0 0

Keep him outside.

2007-02-17 23:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0 2

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