I agree with Ann and Diana that belly bands do not help with training. Belly bands are a soft material wrapped around the belly and fastened with velcro.
They are just insurance when you cannot supervise really closely. I've never used one with my boys, but I know some people whose dogs were deterred from marking while wearing one. Definitely requires added work to make sure the dog doesn't end up spending time with a wet belly, which can cause health issues.
Diana's suggestion to tether him to you while training is a great one. When I have my boys at other people's houses or in public places, I keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't do anything.
As Diana indicated, new places and new scents can cause a well-trained dog to be tempted to mark. Max has never marked in our house, but when we stayed in a hotel, he sniffed a spot on the wall that was likely marked. He lifted his leg, but looked at me before he did anything. I said "no" and took him outside to do his thing right away.
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