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Originally Posted by DebbieD  DvlshAngel can you help me?
My daughter and Spike our 9 yr. old Yorkie moved out of my house in January leaving Bella 10 mths. and Cosmo 4 behind. (both females) Now every-time he comes back 'home' he is lifting his leg everywhere (marking) even though he has been trained perfectly forever!
I have been putting diapers on him when he's here to avoid the problem.
Any help would really be appreciated! |
Is he neutered? How often does he come back home?
Regardless, first step for your own sanity, BELLY BANDS. After that, you pretty much have to bait him and every time he goes to lift his leg correct him with a firm no. Not yelling, but a firm no. If that doesn't phase him, then add a clap to snap him out of his state of mind, or pick him up. If you pick him up immediately take him outside, remove the belly band and tell him to "potty" there. To them, marking isn't peeing, but you have to, as Cesar Millan would say "claim the space." The space (home) is yours and you don't want that in your home. Also, every human has to be on the same page. If everyone does the exact same thing when they catch him in the act, he'll get the message quicker. The belly bands are only to protect your furniture, drapes, floors, etc. The training is what really makes the difference.