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Originally Posted by Rachael1983  My suggestion is to 1. Have your house deep cleaned and sanitized to try and get you home at a ground zero level so the enzymes and smells that attract dogs to marking is reduced .
Then you need to get consistent as you’ve ever been . On a schedule crate training . Removing the pads, praise when they do well and firm claps and voice when they don’t. When the dog isn’t doing th intended behavior and say no m redirect and when the do it right praise. |
Agreed!!! One thing that hasn't been mentioned is
MARKING IS NOT A POTTY TRAINING ISSUE.
The need to mark territory is present in all dogs, male or female, neutered or not. It is more common in unaltered males. However, I had a roommate who had a chi-mix little girl that would mark EVERYTHING. When she ran out of pee, she started to leave a poop trail.
Another thing, it can take some time for all the hormones to leave your pups system. I want to say it's a few months, but don't quote me on it. It's been almost 10 years since I took in my first boy to be neutered. My new little guy doesn't get the big fix until November this year.
However, this behavior can be fixed, but you, OP, must be absolutely diligent. No free roaming at all until you fix this. AT ALL.
When you do let him roam, make it after a long walk where he is praised for marking outside. Use a belly band to protect your items.
A belly band is not the solution, it is a training tool. If you are not stressing about your stuff being ruined, you will be more relaxed and more inclined to work with the pup. Also, allowing your pup to roam your house after a nice long walk, means there is more of a chance your pup will be running on empty, which will also help protect your items.
When he is roaming in your house, watch him like a hawk. I do mean this literally. Never be more than a step or two behind your pup. Every time you see him gain interest in something to try to mark, correct him. Every time he lifts his cute little leg, correct him. You must do this EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. in order to really get him to understand what it is you want from him.
If you haven't already done training classes with your pup, you may want to consider this as well. You love your pup, he loves you, but training builds a deeper bond and understanding between the two of you.