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Originally Posted by Britster  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. |
Good post, and I agree you won't see any difference the first few weeks at all. The hormone testosterone is still in his bloodstream; it will be a month or so before it's gone. The adrenal glands make a little, and for some dogs this is enough to keep them marking if the marking behavior is firmly established. One thing I think helps a little, is taking walks, and let him do his marking outside, and praising him when he does it. Joey has never marked inside, but he loves to mark outside, and this is perfectly acceptable.