So, my bf and I will be dog sitting an "intact" husky for a week. It'll be fun for our dog to have the company, but I'm worried that he may start to mark his territory in the house. Should I be concerned? And btw, we just bought the house this month and I don't really want dog wiz in it.
2007-05-10 02:35:26 · 8 answers · asked by Willo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is house trained and I think he's about 3. And It's not my place to say whether or not they should get him fixed. But it was a concern b/c he's going to be in a new place. Thanks guys
2007-05-10 02:46:08 · update #1
My dog Tater already knows him. they have frequent play dates together. We'll probably just put a baby gate up so he can't go upstairs and he's usually kenneled while his owners are at work and we'll do the same. And I wouldn't dream of bringing puppy pads in my house.....not only will it screw him up, but Tater as well. thanks guys!
2007-05-10 03:02:34 · update #2
Don't bring puppy pads into your house!! All you'll do is teach him that it's ok to pee in the house and I'm sure neither you nor the dog's owners would appreciate that.
When you first bring him in, leave his leash on and walk around with him when he explores. That way if he tries to list his leg, you can immediately correct him. Does he know your dog and are they friends? If not, you can expect him to be more likely to want to mark, but if they're already friends, it'll be less likely.
Once you've walked him around and let him sniff and explore, he should be ok. Just keep an eye on him the first couple of hours. I've lived with several intact males in my house and had friends bring their dogs over and none of them have tried lifting legs.
2007-05-10 02:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be concerned too if I was you and in the same situation. There might be spray you can buy and put around the house. Hopefully your dogs will show the dominence of the house and the other dog wont feel the need to mark the territory. Good Luck. Just keep a close eye on him.
2007-05-10 10:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by rebelyankeelove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't marking the owners house now, and he has been trained not to mark in the house, it shouldn't be an issue.. Keep him gated in the kitchen, so he doesn't have free access to the house. Usually when a dog marks in the house, he tries to mark a couch or chair.
Keep an eye on him if you let him thru out the house.. He will walk so that he is beside it and you will see him starting to lift his leg and tell him NO. You can see it coming if you watch them.
Edit : Don't buy puppy pads, and mess the dog up. He is 3 and housetrained.. You don't want to start teaching him to pee in the house on the pads.. If I asked you to babysit for me and you taught my dog to pee in the house on stupid puppy pads.. I would be bugged! Don't muck up someone else's dog with puppy pads!
2007-05-10 09:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with DP! It would really upset me to find that one of my dogs had been "pad trained". If you keep an eye on him, he should be smart enough to figure out that if it's not acceptable at home, it won't fly at your house either.
I take in fosters and if the marking thing is an issue, i put an old tube sock around their waist. You'll have to find something bigger for a husky, but once or twice should give him the idea if he's tempted.
2007-05-10 10:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how you can avoid this except by being really vigilant. When I adopted a neutered male rescue terrier four years ago, he marked his territory (or tried to) for about a week. Even neutering does not necessarily stop this, as I so quickly found out. Just watch him closely and stop him. I don't know what else you can do.
2007-05-10 09:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by clarity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With male dogs that are "intact" as you say, they will mark their territory. The best thing to do is keep him outside as much as possible. When he is in, try to keep him in a particular part of the house so he at least won't be trying to mark everything everywhere.
Good Luck
2007-05-10 09:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you should be concerned especially since the dog will be in a new environment.
Tell his owner to have him fixed and the problem will go away!
2007-05-10 09:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its house trained and you still worried go and buy some puppy pads from a store like walmart or kmart and they got a scent on them so they will use it on there
2007-05-10 09:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by lifesucksforreal2000 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋