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Dog marking territory in house
I have a one year old miniature pinscher, he lives with two other males in the house (my parent's dogs-boxer and terrier). Just recently he started marking his territory in the house on various objects. I usually watch him very closely, but when he is home with my mom or brothers he doesn't get watched as closely and that's when he does it. Even when I watch him sometimes he'll run away from me and by the time I get to him he has marked his territory, so I tell him NO and take him outside to go potty and give him a treat and praise him if he goes. But I dont want to have to watch him so close forever, I want him to know he can't do that in the house. The terrier in the house pees on things, but my parents got him a diaper to wear to prevent him from peeing on things. I don't want to buy my dog a diaper since he is young and can still learn. He also is scared of everything and I was thinking this might be some of the reason he pees? I think he has fear agression. I need help in stopping him from peeing in the house! Thank you!
It doesn't sound like he's peeing because he has a full bladder. You've correctly identified the issue as a behavioral problem. First, are all 3 dogs neutered? That alone will go a long way to halting marking behavior.
How do the other dogs get along with one another? Do they try to mount one another? Any agressive or submissive behavior of note? Do they all get formal walks together as a pack with a human as their pack leader? If the dogs recognize humans as being above them in the pack level, they won't be marking their territory because they know it all belongs to the humans.
I really think you all need a professional behaviorist to come in and work with you on these issues. With so many dogs involved, you need a knowledgeable person to observe exactly what the behavior is so you get the best advice possible. I won't lie to you - behaviorists aren't cheap as a rule. They will, however, keep coming to your home as long as you need assistance. Bark Busters is one national chain that you might start out with, or just ask your vet if he can recommend someone.
How do the other dogs get along with one another? Do they try to mount one another? Any agressive or submissive behavior of note? Do they all get formal walks together as a pack with a human as their pack leader? If the dogs recognize humans as being above them in the pack level, they won't be marking their territory because they know it all belongs to the humans.
I really think you all need a professional behaviorist to come in and work with you on these issues. With so many dogs involved, you need a knowledgeable person to observe exactly what the behavior is so you get the best advice possible. I won't lie to you - behaviorists aren't cheap as a rule. They will, however, keep coming to your home as long as you need assistance. Bark Busters is one national chain that you might start out with, or just ask your vet if he can recommend someone.
The male boxer has tried to attack him a few times, and it upsets him a lot! The other male terrirer marks his territory and so he has to wear a diaper because its gotten so bad. I was thinking this is where he learned it from? They are all neutered. All three don't go on walks together, my dad walks the two males together, but my dog isn't a part of that. I heard that you aren't supposed to let them up on any furniture, or sleep in the same bed as you, because in the canine world when they do that they think they are equal to you, is this true? So i've been putting him in his bed on the floor when I'm on the couch, I just don't know how to teach him to stay in his bed when we sleep. I appreciate your help!
Hi,
I had a similar problem with my dogs and i was advised to buy training mats they about a foot square and when you catch any of your dogs urinating in the house rub the training mat over the urine and then place it at your back door for a couple of days or untill he gets used to weeing on it then gradually slip it in the garden but show him constantly where it is until he gets the hang of it. The neutering suggestion is def a must if they are not already done as there will be an alpha dog argument going on and it might solve alot of the wee wee problems, but training mats worked for me you do have to work at for a couple of weeks. If he wees on your furniture have you tried shutting him in the garden for a while just to let him know you are not happy with him, as dogs always want to please you
I had a similar problem with my dogs and i was advised to buy training mats they about a foot square and when you catch any of your dogs urinating in the house rub the training mat over the urine and then place it at your back door for a couple of days or untill he gets used to weeing on it then gradually slip it in the garden but show him constantly where it is until he gets the hang of it. The neutering suggestion is def a must if they are not already done as there will be an alpha dog argument going on and it might solve alot of the wee wee problems, but training mats worked for me you do have to work at for a couple of weeks. If he wees on your furniture have you tried shutting him in the garden for a while just to let him know you are not happy with him, as dogs always want to please you
my dogs have always slept on my bed with me and my cat as long as they only get on the bed when they are invited and get off when they are told you shouldnt have a problem and never let them sleep on your pillows as this is a sign that they are dominant over you only allow them at the bottom of the bed
Hi, I have a very dominant female Bearded Collie. When we introduced our new male, she was 2 1/2 years old and he was 9 weeks old. She observed, went about her business, and everything was fine for the first year. They are both neutered by this time.
This is purely a dominance thing.
Lacey has decided that he is grown and needs to find his own crate and can't use hers anymore, so she proceeded to pee in the crate,and on our bed where she only sleeps, he doesn't. She did this in a purposeful manner. Planned out, first the crate, then the bed, like a daily routine.
Marty in return would reciprocate by peeing on top of her pee in the crate.
I felt what needed to be done was that I needed to reestablish my dominance as the Alpha dog in the family and not allow the little ones (65 lbs) this behavior.
It is not acceptable, It is your territory, not theirs to mark. You are Alpha, you need to establish that. You need to be secure in front of them. All the dogs need to be part of your pack. They all need to get along. Have you made the aggressive one submissive. If not you need to do that. It is not mean to lie your dog down and hold them firmly until they take a deep breath and then your home will be calm. You are Alpha.
It is as simple as breaking a horse. It is the same thing. I had to do it with Lacey my girl. She was wild!!!!! Airborne, Agressiveness was in her genes. She is pedigree with papers but the whole family is like that which we did not know.
Now she is THE MOST amazing girl I know. She is intelligent beyond my expectations. I never have to command strongly or raise my voice above conversation level with her. She is pleased to make me happy. I am Alpha and she respects me.
Before the dominance thing, she tore a muscle in my arm fighting me, would not go to anyone??? She was cookoo.
My husband on the other hand is level with both the dogs in the pack order. He has no control at all. They have a wonderful time playing but when they need to come in he has no luck, I have to call them. We use to have to bribe Lacey.
Take your most dominant male and show him who is Alpha. Control him and you control the whole family. You can all watch tv together.
BTW, Marty is the same blood line different family, sweet as can be, goes along with anything. If I say "come here "good boy". I've already praised him. And he's there! :0)
I wish you the best.
This is purely a dominance thing.
Lacey has decided that he is grown and needs to find his own crate and can't use hers anymore, so she proceeded to pee in the crate,and on our bed where she only sleeps, he doesn't. She did this in a purposeful manner. Planned out, first the crate, then the bed, like a daily routine.
Marty in return would reciprocate by peeing on top of her pee in the crate.
I felt what needed to be done was that I needed to reestablish my dominance as the Alpha dog in the family and not allow the little ones (65 lbs) this behavior.
It is not acceptable, It is your territory, not theirs to mark. You are Alpha, you need to establish that. You need to be secure in front of them. All the dogs need to be part of your pack. They all need to get along. Have you made the aggressive one submissive. If not you need to do that. It is not mean to lie your dog down and hold them firmly until they take a deep breath and then your home will be calm. You are Alpha.
It is as simple as breaking a horse. It is the same thing. I had to do it with Lacey my girl. She was wild!!!!! Airborne, Agressiveness was in her genes. She is pedigree with papers but the whole family is like that which we did not know.
Now she is THE MOST amazing girl I know. She is intelligent beyond my expectations. I never have to command strongly or raise my voice above conversation level with her. She is pleased to make me happy. I am Alpha and she respects me.
Before the dominance thing, she tore a muscle in my arm fighting me, would not go to anyone??? She was cookoo.
My husband on the other hand is level with both the dogs in the pack order. He has no control at all. They have a wonderful time playing but when they need to come in he has no luck, I have to call them. We use to have to bribe Lacey.
Take your most dominant male and show him who is Alpha. Control him and you control the whole family. You can all watch tv together.
BTW, Marty is the same blood line different family, sweet as can be, goes along with anything. If I say "come here "good boy". I've already praised him. And he's there! :0)
I wish you the best.
We have four dogs; two big ones (s.female) and two small ones (n.males). The oldest one, an Akita was like a "mother" to them. If the younger ones messed in the house, she would carry them by the scruff of the neck to the door and show them how to communicate that they wanted to go out. That is how our dogs were housebroken. The Akita was assertive not aggressive. Your minpin, like you said, might be doing this out of fear.
It's funny our dogs still argue the dominance thing but outside. Today our girl was walking out the door to the yard and our boy dashed out and mounted her. She had a fit on him!! They made such a ruckus around the yard, she chased him, hollaring at him to not dare try that again !!!. He was running like crazy!!! The whole time she was telling him off, barking incessantly. When they were done, they faced each othe and she said a real firm bark to him, as if to say, "and thats that!!!!
And it was over. To watch the two was so comical.
And it was over. To watch the two was so comical.
You did a great job with your dogs - congratulations on a job well done!
We got one of our rescue dogs when she was about 6 months old. Picked her up after she was dumped at my horse barn and she was a true wild child. I despaired of ever getting her housebroken. At that time we didn't have a dog door, but my husband had a string of bells hanging from the doorknob of the back door. That was his "intruder warning device." LOL! Every time the bells rang, that meant the door was moving. Somehow or another, she learned to go ring the bells with her snout when she had to go out. I about fell over the first time she snouted the bells and stared at me. It was obvious she wanted me to open the door. From then on it was smooth sailing. :-)
We got one of our rescue dogs when she was about 6 months old. Picked her up after she was dumped at my horse barn and she was a true wild child. I despaired of ever getting her housebroken. At that time we didn't have a dog door, but my husband had a string of bells hanging from the doorknob of the back door. That was his "intruder warning device." LOL! Every time the bells rang, that meant the door was moving. Somehow or another, she learned to go ring the bells with her snout when she had to go out. I about fell over the first time she snouted the bells and stared at me. It was obvious she wanted me to open the door. From then on it was smooth sailing. :-)
Thats awesome, Pavlov's dog in reverse haha.
I hung a cow bell on a side board by our front door. Lacey is sooooo demanding, she is the "I want" queen, that we have to sometimes ignore her. We even tell her "one minute" and put up our index finger, which has her wait about one minute haha.
When she gets sick of waiting for her hand maiden, that's me, to answer her beg and call, she hits the cow bell and looks at me firmly, as if to say, "do I have your attention, I want to do something Now!"
I hung a cow bell on a side board by our front door. Lacey is sooooo demanding, she is the "I want" queen, that we have to sometimes ignore her. We even tell her "one minute" and put up our index finger, which has her wait about one minute haha.
When she gets sick of waiting for her hand maiden, that's me, to answer her beg and call, she hits the cow bell and looks at me firmly, as if to say, "do I have your attention, I want to do something Now!"
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