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Originally Posted by Weneebug  Cooper is 6 months old and I have noticed that he has started marking. My intention was to get him neutered before now but we have had an illness/death in the family and time and finances have not allowed me to. After I found that he is marking my curtains and other things inside my house I've just GOT to do it. My question is...will neutering him help with the marking? I've got some belly bands ordered but really don't won't to keep him in belly bands all the time. I really want to train him not to do this. I haven't caught him in the act inside to get onto him but should I be correcting him if I see him marking on walks outside? |
No, don't correct him when he marks outside. There is a difference with marking outside and marking inside, you want him to think outside is ok. Neutering will help, but to "cure" the behavior, it takes training. There are two ways to use belly bands:
1-put it on them and forget about it:
In this manner, belly bands are a band aid, they just cover the problem. The problem still exists.
2-use it as a training tool:
In combination with training, the belly band helps because it keeps you sane. I'm serious! You don't have to worry about trying to swoop him up every time he lifts his leg. It helps keep you calm and anger free through the process, which makes training so much easier. Plus, if there is no smell of urine in the house, he's less likely to mark.