[Yorkiemom1]

After all these years, I have found that the great majority of males will NOT lift their legs to "mark" if you have the neutered BEFORE the hormones start to flow.....usually around 8 months old. Once they get into the habit of marking, it is more difficult to break. If you do not intend to neuter and you are keeping studs in your home, belly bands are a must. I purchased these little fire hydrants that stand about 22 inches high. I have "incorporated" these fire hydrants in my sun room decor, on the pee pads that I have placed around the rooms where my dogs are allowed. That seems to make the boys happy.....they hike their legs on the hydrants, even though they all wear belly bands! For an enzyme buster that kills the scent of urine that has already been deposited on floors or furniture, Natures Miracle works well for me. I have not got the wall issue, but if left without their belly bands, they will mark furniture legs.