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Dog owners: One of my dogs marks in the house...grrrrrr
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 259380" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I think I saw this handled on a British TV program. Even an older dog can learn that YOU are the head of the pack, nnot one of the other dogs. It did take some period of intense watching to catch the culprit in the act and deal with it, but they did succeed in re-training the piddler.</p><p></p><p>From what I recall, the owner had to shout/growl at the dog in the act, "Stop!" and clap hands loudly. They had to watch and even set it up so when they left the room they could catch the dog in the act and stop it. The dog was then immediately put outside - because OUTSIDE is where you go to piddle, not indoors to spray.</p><p></p><p>There were other factors too, to ensure that owner dominance was thoroughly established. I think they also gave the dogs positive attention to make it clear that there are other things in life to think about, than who's the boss.</p><p></p><p>You'd have to go digging but I'm sure there is a lot you can do, yourself, to re-train him to not respond in this way, and to not see a need to establish dominance over the other dog. It's a security thing, too - he feels he needs to.</p><p></p><p>What kind of neutering was done? And when? Also, some females will do this, it's not just a male thing. But it could be related to testosterone levels, you might be able to talk to the vet about something there.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 259380, member: 1991"] I think I saw this handled on a British TV program. Even an older dog can learn that YOU are the head of the pack, nnot one of the other dogs. It did take some period of intense watching to catch the culprit in the act and deal with it, but they did succeed in re-training the piddler. From what I recall, the owner had to shout/growl at the dog in the act, "Stop!" and clap hands loudly. They had to watch and even set it up so when they left the room they could catch the dog in the act and stop it. The dog was then immediately put outside - because OUTSIDE is where you go to piddle, not indoors to spray. There were other factors too, to ensure that owner dominance was thoroughly established. I think they also gave the dogs positive attention to make it clear that there are other things in life to think about, than who's the boss. You'd have to go digging but I'm sure there is a lot you can do, yourself, to re-train him to not respond in this way, and to not see a need to establish dominance over the other dog. It's a security thing, too - he feels he needs to. What kind of neutering was done? And when? Also, some females will do this, it's not just a male thing. But it could be related to testosterone levels, you might be able to talk to the vet about something there. Marg [/QUOTE]
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