How to stop Dog from marking territory

[GILSAN]

My dog "BARBAS" has recently started the nasty habit of marking territory on the 3 door entrances to my house, on the outside. :td: Fortunately he doesn't mark territory indoors.

Anyone have an idea of a homemade product or spray or sugestion that I can use to stop this. Your advice would be appreciated.

 

[Compassion]

Can't stop nature.

Your dog thinks he's doing a good thing and in many ways if you weren't living around other people it would be a good thing.

Maybe you could take him on extra walks and let him spray all over the neighborhood - he may think it is a new boundary, although most dogs are very protective of their homes, it may be difficult.

Give Cesar Milan a call, I bet he knows the answer. He knows everything.

 

[whitebark]

neutering usually works

 

[sourcer]

I have the same problem but the difference is that a dog is doing that on my front yard. I have washed that with all kind of detergents but still comes there. I generally like dogs/animals but this one is really annoying.

Any suggestions will be welcomed.

P.S. I don't want to hurt the dog :D

 

[dgridley]

http://www.dogchatforum.com/dog-marking-inside.htm

 

[enlytend]

Most important thing is to clean it up with an enzymatic cleaner like Natures Miracle - the least little atom of remaining scent will draw them right back to "mark the spot"

Supervise him when he goes out Stop him IMMEDIATELY if he looks like he's about to mark there. If you watch you can catch him as soon as he starts to assume the position. If you can't do that, make him wear a belly band (boy dog diaper) after he's relieved himself (unless there are safety concerns, like if he's playing with other dogs or there's something it can get caught on). If he marks while wearing that he won't be a happy camper.

If he's not neutered, neutering might make him stop ... no guarantee though if he's formed a habit.

P.S. I don't want to hurt the dog

Someone else's dog? Ugh! Have a talk with his owners!

 

[GILSAN]

Neutering is probably the best idea, but I'm not particularly interested in doing that. Don't want him to lose his man... er doghood.

tight-aggressive's idea of "taking him on extra walks and let him spray all over the neighborhood" is funny but also interesting.

He used to only mark the front and back entrance to the yard as well as the garbage bin, but now for some doggy reason he has added the doors to the house in his rounds, which is worse.

I heard that spraying with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water might do the trick, but first the marked spots must be thouroughly cleaned. and left without traces of urine.

enlytend sugests "an enzymatic cleaner like Natures Miracle". That product doesn't exist here. Would there be a similar homemade product?

 

[Barrucadu]

Neutering doesn't work - at least not on my dog. Why is it a problem anyway?

 

[RegFee]

I like the idea in Dave's link that has you make a shaker can. I find my dogs to be giant chickens when it comes to loud noises. Most of my dog's problems were solved either by smacking a rolled up newspaper on the table ("holy cow, he might hit me with that thing") or by spraying them with a water bottle (my black lab is terrified of water mist. She'll jump head first into a pool, but won't step foot on wet grass.).

Anyway, I once sprayed Bitter Apple spray on a rug that my wife's cats wouldn't stop pissing on. Then I kept making the cats sit next to where I sprayed until they were so disgusted with the smell they ran away and didn't piss there again.

Dog pee is "ok". It's easy to clean. Cat piss is probably the hardest smell to remove in the entire world. Between a skunk and a cat, I'd take a skunk.

Good luck.

Oh, I forgot to add. If you've have tried "everything" and it has all failed to stop him from marking, sit him down in front of where he does it, and mark it yourself. As Cesar Milan says, you've got to be the pack leader!

 

[GILSAN]

Oh, I forgot to add. If you've have tried "everything" and it has all failed to stop him from marking, sit him down in front of where he does it, and mark it yourself. As Cesar Milan says, you've got to be the pack leader!

:lol: Thats really funny. I may try that out. It'll probably confuse the hell out of him. On the other hand, he may want to outpiss me Still, it's worth a try.

 

[liquidcherry]

My dog "BARBAS" has recently started the nasty habit of marking territory on the 3 door entrances to my house, on the outside. :td: Fortunately he doesn't mark territory indoors.

Anyone have an idea of a homemade product or spray or sugestion that I can use to stop this. Your advice would be appreciated.

Give him a new name, i assume that"BARBAS" means barbarian....If i would have this kind of name, i would piss all over the places too!! :D

And as others are saying, be the pack leader and show him where to go....

Good luck

Frank

 

[weblord]

Things You’ll Need:

* enzymatic cleaner
* area to confine your dog in
* leash
* belly bands or dog pants

Step1
First, determine whether or not your dog is marking and not having accidents. Some indicators that your dog is marking territory are--he is not altered, he is leaving small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces, he lifts his leg frequently on walks, he urinates on new things brought into the house, can see other animals from a window or has contact with other animals, or has conflict with other pets in the house.
Step2
Manage your dog's movement while he is indoors. Keep him on a leash, or confine him to a small area of the house when you cannot be with him. You may also consider having him wear a belly band (or dog diaper if your dog is female). The belly band must be used with supervision as it is not a solution, but a way to keep even drops of urine from successfully landing on your walls and furniture. Often stopping the accidents from occurring for a few months will get rid to the behavior.
Step3
Do not allow your dog to stop at every tree and tire to mark while you are out on a walk. You should keep moving, only stopping at a location of your choosing to allow him to empty his bladder. Ask him to do an obedience cue (if you have taught him how) before releasing him to go potty.
Step4
Clean previously marked areas with an enzymatic cleaner designed to remove pet stains and odors.
Step5
Make previously marked areas inaccessible to your dog by blocking it off, moving furniture, and keeping him in an area away from his favorite marking place. If this is not possible, make the area undesirable by making the surface unpleasant such as laying on office chair roll around on the floor with the spiky side up, or for smaller areas, there are spiky mats on the market made for this purpose. You may try dog repellent sprays or indoor barrier system which use a signal that triggers a spray collar. There are also canned citronella sprays which are triggered by movement. These sprays are traditionally used in gardens to keep pests out.
Step6
If a new person in the house is causing your dog to assert his ownership, have that person walk him, feed him, and do positive reinforcement obedience cues with him. If the new person is a baby, have the baby present during these pleasant activities and do not lavish much attention on the dog without the baby present.
Step7
Try to resolve arguments between your dog and other family pets. If their is a dog bed in question, toss out the favored bed and introduce two new ones. Take up all bones and toys unless you are there to supervise the play.
Step8
Block access to window and doors that will allow your dog to see other animals that are outside. He may just be marking to warn them to stay away from his house.
Step9
If you have tried everything you can think of, consult your veterinarian to rule out any health issues. Ask him to refer you to a trainer that specializes in behavioral issues if your dog has received a clean bill of health.


http://www.ehow.com/how_2132925_stop-dog-marking-indoors.html

 

[GILSAN]

Give him a new name, i assume that"BARBAS" means barbarian....If i would have this kind of name, i would piss all over the places too!! :D

And as others are saying, be the pack leader and show him where to go....

Good luck

Frank

"Barbas" means Beard or Goatee in Portuguese. I just may change his name to Barbarian if he carries on pissing me off.

Weblord will read your 9 step plan tomorrow as its 4 am and I'm off to sleep