We have 3 yo male toy poodle that is not neutered (to be bred - sorry he's akc and great lines) that has recently started marking his territory in the house.
3 months ago we got a new toy poodle little girl who is only about 4 months old now and he has no 'sexual' interest in her thankfully as she still little.
But is causing this marking all of a sudden?
He was at a family members home for a few days and we put a boy belt on him and he absolutely soiled it multiple times.
He has not sprayed like this before that I've noticed - as it is very yellow (high in protein?) and quite odorous.
Any advice?
2007-07-06 14:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by Nic. 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is very housetrained and will not make any mess in the house and he's been like that since we got him.
2007-07-06 14:48:32 · update #1
I didn't know if it could be a health related thing more so cause it's only months after getting the puppy that he's started it. I was more concerned about the fact of it maybe being an infection or what not.
Also I am very familiar with his lines and akc etc...I know the parents, and their parents...etc.
2007-07-06 15:01:26 · update #2
the band is washed at least daily and does have a pad in it for absorption...
Thanks for all the input everyone
2007-07-06 15:03:15 · update #3
If you don't want your male dog marking then it's time to neuter him. If you don't want to neuter him AND you don't want him to mark...well, then it's time to re-think your breeding plans.
When your female goes into heat it is VERY important to keep them seperated! That's going to be a difficult task because he'll probably know she's in heat before you, however, it's really important for her health and the health of the puppies that she doesn't get bred until she's at least 1.5-2 years old.
2007-07-06 14:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is marking. He's letting other dogs know that there is a female and that this is his territory.
Just because your dog comes from "great bloodlines" and is registered with the AKC doesn't mean you should breed him. Anybody with a little money and time can register a dog with the AKC. A dog, of a dog, of a champion does not a excellent example of the breed make! If that's even the case. If you didn't have a neuter contract with the person you got your dog from, then I hate to tell you this, but your dog might be 3rd + generation/someone who sold you a dog to just make a buck. And that doesn't make him anything special.
But, people don't know this and are suckers. So, you could probably still sell the puppies without batting an eye, but whatever. I bet you plan on breeding them the second your female has her first heat.
And if you don't understand basic dog behaviors, you shouldn't be whelping puppies.
2007-07-06 15:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by I<3IGs 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't matter if she's a little girl or not, she is still a girl and he knows it.. Even if she was a he, he would start marking cause it's a dog thing.. Marking the territory.. Either he marks the territory to tell other males to stay away or he marks the territory to tell another male in the house that he is the more dominant..
Cause he is AKC and is from great lines?? Are you assuming that he is from great lines just cause he is AKC registered?? Or you know this to be fact? If you know bloodlines so well, how is it that you don't know that males mark their territory? That neutering will help, but training is what you have to do if you aren't going to neuter him.
2007-07-06 14:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Although he's old enough now to be neutered, you should be ok regarding the spraying if you are getting him fixed beg April. But if he's a good size for his age ask your vet if he will do it a little sooner. Otherwise just keep an eye on him and if he does start spraying get on the phone to your vet right away and tell him what is happening and that you think it's time to get him done!
2016-05-20 02:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to be opinionated- but you know AKC means NOTHING. Puppy mill dogs can be registered with the AKC.
Has HE won championships? Did his parents? Is he 100% up to breed standards? Is he the best behaved most friendly dog you've ever known?
Is him having puppies worth the death of a dog in the pound?
Are you breeding for profit or betterment of the breed?
Do you insist on taking the puppies back if the new owner decides they don't want him anymore?
Does your dog have all his genetic testing done?
Do you only mate him with females who follow all these rules?
If not- and even if so IMHO please neuter him. Your problem will be immediately solved. My baby was found abandoned and lived a month in the pound- if I hadn't come along soon he would have been euthanized. Please don't bring more dogs into the world when thousand die a day :(
2007-07-06 16:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you find a way that works, other than neutering, for which it is already too late for this to work once they start spraying in 90+% of cases. All it does is stop them breeding, not spraying. The strong odor is due to musk contained in the marking urine composition, it is SUPPOSED to smell strongly enough to repel rival males, (in nature), and this is one male it works on. My two males are outside at the moment because when I took in a rel's dogs to save them from the pound, neither male was previously fixed. If fixed young enough, that is the preventative which works.
2007-07-06 14:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by ihatepenndot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course, the female is the cause. You now have two intact dogs in the house. Your male is only doing what comes naturally. I have not found that belly bands work well and there is a risk of infection if they are not changed frequently. Some breeders put a sanitary napkin inside the belly band. They are absorbant and keep the male dry. My dogs just pulled them off.
2007-07-06 14:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is due to male dominance! You now have a female around, so it is natural for them to mark their territory, there are things at pet stores you can buy to break him of that habit, or talk to a vet. The other way is neuter!
2007-07-06 15:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by litlbit262003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only solution is peeing where he peed, and when he goes around the house looking for other places to mark, you have to go there first and pee there yourself. He will learn soon that you are dominant and play the role of second dog of the house.
Remember you have to be top-dog. So even if you have to pee in your house a few times, it's worth it just knowing you're the master of the house
once in a while, get on all fours and walk around him, grab at his tail and pretend like you're trying to mount him, if he tries to fight with you, you'll have to wrestle him to the ground and hold him there till he stops fighting, you will presume dominance over him and he will be subdued and ready to serve you
2007-07-06 17:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by a_nemus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is only the beginning when you have an unneutered male he will start to mark his teritory.
After you do start to breed him you will notice it will even get worse.
This is all part of breeding
2007-07-06 15:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋