Well, if marking is REALLY embedded in them already and has been going on for a while... it will be hard to stop. I do think it IS a trainable issue though but you have to work really hard. You literally will have to treat him like a little puppy again and not give him too much freedom, and if you do, watch him like a HAWK. The minute you see that leg lift, make a loud noise like a "AH-AH" and say "No!" and bring him to the proper place to pee.
The new apartment is a GREAT place to start since it's new so you obviously don't want it ruined and I'm sure you will be more motivated to make sure he doesn't lift his leg. The neutering can sometimes take a month or more to take full effect, but if not done soon enough, sometimes it won't help at all.
I would keep him contained in a crate or an ex-pen when you are not at home to be sure he doesn't go. If he goes in his crate (which most dogs will not - but some do) then a belly band/diaper might be necessary. I don't like using belly bands or diapers though as a method of training though. |