Dog behavioral problems

[sammy490]

6 months ago I adopted a pug, one and a half to two yrs old. He was found in the street, appeared to have no human contact as he wouldn't respond to any verbal commands. He was not neutered but took care of that immediately. I've been training him and he has done very well, although it's been a long process and also a heavy chore on me. I didn't want another dog at this time. I already have a 13 yr old black male. I wanted him to enjoy his twilight years in peace as he has been an incredible obedient loyal friend. Anyhow, I've gotten the pug house trained and now understands verbal commands well. However, he still does the marking of everything, mostly outside. Lately he has been marking the adult lab while they are both outside. I don't know how to stop this behavior and it really bothers me that I can't just let them out to enjoy the large yard without worrying if he is marking the patio walls, chairs, outdoor grill and anything else that may be outside, but on top of that is the pug bullying my older lab by peeing on him. Do I have to watch the pug 24/7. I have to crate him if I take a shower or go to the laundry room as I don't trust him yet. I have found trickles of pee on the corners of walls, seldom but I have found his markings. So, if I can't watch him I crate him. Although crating him while I'm home is at a minimum, I have to watch him like a hawk and make sure I have an eye view of him at all times. I crate him through the night because the times I've let him stay on his day bed he'll sneak of and mark a wall. Any advice?

[sammy490]

Thank you for your response. I was thinking it might be as you stated a dominant behavior issue. I make sure to feed my older dog first, give him treats and let him inside or outside first. I thought that might establish the 'chain of command' but obviously the pug has not gotten that message. I do try my best to give both dogs equal attention, in fact I think the pug gets more since he is smaller and occasionally sits on my lap where the older lab who has hip dysplasia and arthritis cannot manage to climb or jump on me. So, I'm clueless what to do next. I googled the belly band and sounds like a good idea and yes I can sew. I'll have to check one out to copy. Thanks again :)

[Margot49]

Well, bless you for rescuing this guy and putting all the time into training.  Pugs, or many small breeds, can be hard to train.
The peeing on the older dog is probably a dominant behavior or claiming territory behavior.

So glad you are using a crate.  I am all for humane crate training.

Until or unless he stops this, you might want to try using a belly band.  You can do a Google search.  If you can sew, would be easy enough to make.