Dogs will naturally have great respect for their owner.Many times they will be unable to contain their excitement at seeing us walk in through the door.This increase in the dogs excitability can cause him a loss of control however, and leave us with an embarassing question…
What can we do to stop our dog peeing in the house?
When you walk in the front door, make sure that you ignore your dog until he has calmed down.By greeting your dog enthusiastically at the front door, you may well push your dogs level of excitement beyond what he can control!
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Sometimes dogs urinate around the home because they have not yet been taught otherwise.You need to let your dog know where you are happy for him to do his business.
Try this method in your outside area if you have one – otherwise you can try this on your dog walk.
Select a word which your dog can learn to associate with peeing (it can be any word at all – it doesn’t have to be embarrassing!)
Go outside with your dog.
Just as he goes to pee, say your chosen word clearly to your dog.
Keep repeating this and he will start to understand what this word means.
The next time you catch him about to pee inside the home, tell him ‘No’ in a strong voice, and take him immediately to the area outside that he should use, and then repeat the word that he has learnt to associate with ‘peeing’.
Give your dog loads of praise in a happy tone of voice if he goes in the place you ask him to.
This won’t happen straight off – you’ll need to work on it.After a few goes though, your dog will start to understand what you want him to do, especially if you keep up the high praise when he follows your commands correctly.This technique is known as ‘operant conditioning, and can be very effective.
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Sometimes dog begin ‘marking territory’ by urinating on furniture and flooring as a means of elevating their position in the pack.Re-enforce your position as the dominant pack member, and show your dog clearly where he is and isn’t allowed to go.Repeat your obedience training with him, and teach him that he is no longer allowed to jump up on the furniture.By reaffirming you pack leader status, your dog will be clear as to his own position in the pack, and his dominant peeing behaviour should end.
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