I have a six year old terrier who is (sorry, WAS) perfectly house trained until about 3 months ago. He started getting into a habit of peeing. First he peed ON ME! I interpreted it as jealousy, since I had gotten a new puppy about 3 months prior to the incident. He peed on me yet again when I took away his bone for being mean. Lately, when I have visitors he runs around and pees all over the place! It's like he's marking his territory. However, he always makes sure to either pee on one of my possessions (like my shoes!) or on me. Is he doing this out of spite? Jealousy? How do I make him stop?
2007-05-22 18:00:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a six year old terrier who is (sorry, WAS) perfectly house trained until about 3 months ago. He started getting into a habit of peeing. First he peed ON ME! I interpreted it as jealousy, since I had gotten a new puppy about 3 months prior to the incident. He peed on me yet again when I took away his bone for being mean. Lately, when I have visitors he runs around and pees all over the place! It's like he's marking his territory. However, he always makes sure to either pee on one of my possessions (like my shoes!) or on me. Is he doing this out of spite? Jealousy? How do I make him stop? By the way, he's neutered. The puppy is now perfectly housebroken and he is making a mess of my place
2007-05-22 18:19:36 · update #1
He was the only dog for a long time and doesn't like to share you with anyone including another dog. He is resentful and jealous. When he pees on your items/you, is mean to the puppy, or when you have guests, put him in a crate for time out. The dog will get the hint about the unaccepted behavior.
You are going to have to spend time alone with the dog. Make sure the dog gets special attention like you used to. When the dog is nice to the puppy, reward him with a small dog treat. When he does other behaviors that are positive, reward him with a treat.
2007-05-22 18:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by kriend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U could need to be more of a pack leader check out the dog whisperer book or DVD It should be at your local library. Also, where ever the puppy peed the older dog will the dominate dog marks last. Use natures miracle it is the only pee remover that really works.
My Bf left on a trip for two weeks and my perfectly housetrained dog peed on the bed directly in his spot. His point was made!
2007-05-22 18:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by collegegrllstress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should of had him nuetered. Did you get a female by chance? Maybe it is just jealousy, but they mark their territory. It is probably a warning to the puppy. Be care full he don't hurt the puppy. Maybe when its not so new he will stop. You will have to start over training him. If you used a crate you may have to put him in it more often but this will really make him jealous of the new pup. Call a professional trainer and ask him.
Sorry I tried, Hope things work out for you. Good Luck
2007-05-22 18:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, dogs aren't human. Sorry, but dogs are ruled by instinct, not emotion. The new puppy probably upset him. He feels a need to, as you guessed, mark his territory. Since you are lavishing attention on the puppy, he felt a need to mark you. As for the other people, if you haven't had a lot of people over in the past, he might see it as humans trying to intrude on his master's space. But they also might just have various smells from their own pets on them. Lastly, you might want to go see a vet just to check to make sure that the problem is not medically linked.
2007-05-22 18:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by defrost1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? If he isn't, get him neutered, this may solve your issue. By now, however, it may have become behavioral.
This is a dominance behavior. He isn't happy about the intrusions into his territory. Confine him to a crate when visitors come or if feasible relegate him to the back yard.
Next, become pack leader to him. Some training exercises will help with this. Check out Caesar Milans training books for ideas.
If worse comes to worse there are male doggie diapers out there that you can fit him with.
2007-05-22 18:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffany h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a back yard, use it.
If you have a kennel, use it. If you don't have a kennel, seriously consider getting one. When folks come over, puppy goes into the kennel until he can control himself, otherwise it's to the back yard.
I've got a dog that was perfectly trained until one day he just started peeing in the house while we were at work. He started spending his days outside or in the kennel. He had 2 choices, and neither is to spend the day inside to pee. That went on for about 6 months until he learned to control himself again.
You have to be stern and consistent, but kind.
2007-05-22 18:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by JoeB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is male dominance behavior, pure and simple. Having him neutered now is still a good idea, but it won't stop this dominant behavior. You are going to have to show him that you are the alpha dog in this pack. Pet Smart and PetCo both offer dog training at a very reasonable price, with individual help available if needed.
2007-05-22 18:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by Darla G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is being territorial by peeing when others are at your house. Same thing about the new puppy. He is marking his territory. He wouldn't do that is he was neutered.
2007-05-22 18:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting solar path lights out to the potty area. her eyes might not be as good as they were. they make a thing called the Potty Post and it attracts tyhe dog to that spot to potty. they sell at online or pet stores.
2016-05-20 09:52:52 · answer #9 · answered by lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick him outside when you have guests. that will solve the problem.
2007-05-22 18:03:01 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋