Marking is different than peeing, and if you read about some of the early experiments in aversion training, scientists found it's almost impossible to get them to stop once it's started. This behavior is considered wired into the brain, and a dog has no real control over it. In the past, many techniques were use to try to reduce the behavior. Even extremely aversive techniques were used, and they had little or no effect on reducing the marking. Marking is influenced by the hormone testosterone, and while the testes make the bulk of testosterone, the adrenal glands make some too, and the amount varies greatly between dogs. Even female adrenal glands produce testosterone, and some females will mark. Other dogs and smells in the house also influence the marking behavior. So while they are some people that say they taught their dog not to mark, I wouldn't count on it. |