Pissing Contest - YorkieTalk.com Forums

toasty · 06-21-2007, 02:34 PM

I'm at my wit's end. We have a Boston and a Yorkie, both housebroken. We have successfully convinced the Boston that my wife and I are the alpha dogs, and we never really had a problem with the Yorkie being dominant towards us.

What has been a problem, though, is that the dogs have begun marking things around the house in what I can only assume is a show of dominance between themselves. Truman (the Boston) seems to be the higher-ranking dog, but Max (Yorkie) has never really fully embraced his role at the bottom of the totem pole, which I think is part of the problem.

Truman will pee on something, Max will follow up and pee on it, too, and then Truman will try to trump him by dropping a deuce on the floor nearby. The most coveted items in the house to pee on appear to be the guest bed and the floor mat in the guest bathroom. It's ridiculous. I guess this is where the phrase "pissing contest" comes from.

I know how to display dominance over the dogs, but is there a way to encourage them to fall into line amongst themselves?

jp4m2 · 06-21-2007, 03:06 PM

Mine are running their own contest also so I know how you feel...it can be frustrating ....I've just started to use belly bands & they work great.....I've been thinking of having my DH pee on the both of them so he can now become the dominate one

toasty · 06-21-2007, 03:15 PM

belly bands? Pardon my ignorance. What is that?

jp4m2 · 06-21-2007, 04:46 PM

It's a piece of fabric that wraps around their middle & closes w/ usually velcro, it covers his pee pee so he hopefully won't want to pee on himself til I remove it...it reminds me of a ladies headband..I had chattiesmom make mine but there are other members who make them also...go under I think it's "products for sale" or "featured products for sale" & there's a members list that sells things....

chachi · 06-21-2007, 05:00 PM

You definitely need belly bands. I feel for you. I have a male also and thankfully he just marks outside

TLC · 06-21-2007, 05:03 PM

so sorry...

...but your story gave me visuals

I hope the Belly Bands will help you. Best of Luck

Mardelin · 06-21-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

It's a piece of fabric that wraps around their middle & closes w/ usually velcro, it covers his pee pee so he hopefully won't want to pee on himself til I remove it...it reminds me of a ladies headband..I had chattiesmom make mine but there are other members who make them also...go under I think it's "products for sale" or "featured products for sale" & there's a members list that sells things....

Inserting a Sanitary napkin helps from leaking through.

Breny · 06-21-2007, 05:53 PM

I use a belly band and they work great! You just put a womens "pad" in it (I use Walmart brand with wings

) and they potty in that, just like a diaper. I just make sure to change it every couple hours.

wemple2 · 06-21-2007, 06:03 PM

Oh man, this is one reason we're a one dog family. A pi$$ing contest????

Gracie2006 · 06-21-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

Mine are running their own contest also so I know how you feel...it can be frustrating ....I've just started to use belly bands & they work great.....I've been thinking of having my DH pee on the both of them so he can now become the dominate one

LOL, that is a great idea!

abbie's mom · 06-21-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Oh man, this is one reason we're a one dog family. A pi$$ing contest????

And, the main reason we chose a female

chattiesmom · 06-21-2007, 06:59 PM

It's ok until the skin kids get involved.....

Thank goodness mine are grown. I do believe that my two boys would have given the yorkies a run for their money when they were young, though.

06-21-2007, 02:34 PM	#1
toasty Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 11	Pissing Contest I'm at my wit's end. We have a Boston and a Yorkie, both housebroken. We have successfully convinced the Boston that my wife and I are the alpha dogs, and we never really had a problem with the Yorkie being dominant towards us. What has been a problem, though, is that the dogs have begun marking things around the house in what I can only assume is a show of dominance between themselves. Truman (the Boston) seems to be the higher-ranking dog, but Max (Yorkie) has never really fully embraced his role at the bottom of the totem pole, which I think is part of the problem. Truman will pee on something, Max will follow up and pee on it, too, and then Truman will try to trump him by dropping a deuce on the floor nearby. The most coveted items in the house to pee on appear to be the guest bed and the floor mat in the guest bathroom. It's ridiculous. I guess this is where the phrase "pissing contest" comes from. I know how to display dominance over the dogs, but is there a way to encourage them to fall into line amongst themselves?

06-21-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,882	Mine are running their own contest also so I know how you feel...it can be frustrating ....I've just started to use belly bands & they work great.....I've been thinking of having my DH pee on the both of them so he can now become the dominate one __________________ B.J.mom to : Jack Jake J.J. ..R.I.P Joey, momma misses you!..... When life pushes you....push back ... If you don't have anything nice to say...come sit by me... Last edited by jp4m2; 06-21-2007 at 03:07 PM. Reason: add more

06-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,882	It's a piece of fabric that wraps around their middle & closes w/ usually velcro, it covers his pee pee so he hopefully won't want to pee on himself til I remove it...it reminds me of a ladies headband..I had chattiesmom make mine but there are other members who make them also...go under I think it's "products for sale" or "featured products for sale" & there's a members list that sells things.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jack Jake J.J. ..R.I.P Joey, momma misses you!..... When life pushes you....push back ... If you don't have anything nice to say...come sit by me...

06-21-2007, 05:00 PM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 26,868	You definitely need belly bands. I feel for you. I have a male also and thankfully he just marks outside __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#6
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,284	so sorry... ...but your story gave me visuals I hope the Belly Bands will help you. Best of Luck __________________ He Gave Them to Us to Use in Times of Need...NOT...to Abuse for Greed "You Won't Change the World by Saving One Animal..BUT...You Will Change the World for that One"

06-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
toasty Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 11	belly bands? Pardon my ignorance. What is that?

06-21-2007, 05:53 PM	#8
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,541 Blog Entries: 3	I use a belly band and they work great! You just put a womens "pad" in it (I use Walmart brand with wings ) and they potty in that, just like a diaper. I just make sure to change it every couple hours. __________________ http://www.GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com Yorkie pups Available Now Life'sAbundancePremiumHealthFoodandTreats

06-21-2007, 06:03 PM	#9
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 6,339	Oh man, this is one reason we're a one dog family. A pi$$ing contest???? __________________ As Ever, Kathy My: Winston and Spencer RIP My Sweet Angel

06-21-2007, 06:59 PM	#12
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 13,379	It's ok until the skin kids get involved..... Thank goodness mine are grown. I do believe that my two boys would have given the yorkies a run for their money when they were young, though. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks I'll see you at the 3rd Annual International YT Meetup on the West Coast in 2010!**