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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Does he have free roam? Treat it as if he was a puppy and your doing potty training all over again, starting with the basics. It sounds like you got Parker around the same age I got Kaji. Kaji was 12 months and an expert at marking. What I did was restrict his access to the house. He was allowed to roam only when I can give him my full attention. He did wear belly bands, but I only used them for a short period of time. I used them so whatever small amount of pee he was able to squirt would be captured and the furniture, or wall, or appliance was safe. I did walk around behind him as he was exploring his home. Whenever he did lift his leg, I corrected him. I did a double clap followed by a firm (but not yelling) "no." He was also on a strict potty schedule. I followed it everyday, and praised him immensely for peeing and marking outside. I wanted him to understand that it wasn't the act of peeing or marking that was bad, it was where he was doing it. He is now the perfect little gentlemen. I do keep belly bands on hand for when we go visiting a new house. The first time we visit is when this little guy decides to lift his leg.  Every time after that he's ok. |
Yes, treating him like a puppy and starting at square one is good. Catching him every time is very important. If he gets away with it once, he thinks its OK then. Not to discourage you, but I have a 12-year-old Bichon boy who learned to mark before he was neutered at a year old (I didn't raise him). He is well potty trained, but I still don't leave him alone where he would be tempted to mark ... away from home or around something new in the house. Marking is a very strong instinct and boys never forget it. If my son comes for a visit, I can't let Cosmo into the bedroom after he leaves because Cosmo will mark the bed and "claim" my son. I keep belly bands for when we are away from home. Patience and persistence ... the watchwords for potty training. Good luck!
Jeanette