House Training Problem: Scent Marking
I know, this one doesn't even sound good. Because I think you have already figured out what this one is. Scent marking is where a dog “marks” his or her territory with urine – is technically not actually a house training problem, since it’s based on issues of dominance and territoriality rather than insufficient house training (a dog can be perfectly house trained but still mark inside the house.)
However, because – since the problem centers around the unwanted presence of urine in the house – it seems logical, in a way, to link this problem with house training: and since this is one of the most widespread problems among dog owners, we thought it worthwhile to include some practical advice.
Scent marking and lack of house training: how to differentiate between the two
(Your dog’s probably scent marking, rather than genuinely relieving himself, if he is doing the following)
- The amount of urine produced is relatively small, and tends to be directed against vertical surfaces (walls, doors, etc)
- He’s male, unneutered, and at least five or six months old. Unneutered dogs are much more territorial than neutered ones –if you have an unneutered dog in the house, you can pretty much expect a certain amount of scent marking. (Unspayed females also mark, but it’s less common; spayed and neutered dogs can also exhibit marking behavior, but it’s relatively infrequent)
- It makes little difference how often he’s taken outside for a toilet break
- He frequently targets items that are new to the house: new possessions, guest clothing/footwear, etc
- You live in a multi-dog household and there is conflict between two or more of the dogs
- There are other, unneutered or unspayed pets in the house
But what can you do about the problem? First things first: spay or neuter your dog(s) as soon as you possibly can. If you can do this early enough – ideally, at six months of age - this often halts marking altogether; but if your dog’s been marking for a prolonged period of time, he or she may continue to do so after being spayed or neutered, since a pattern of behavior will have been established.
Clean soiled areas thoroughly. Use a non-ammonia based cleaner (because it smells just like pee) and stay away from vinegar too (it smells similar to pee.) Oxi-Clean mixed with warm water is particularly effective; there are also plenty of commercial cleaners designed specifically to lift pet stains and odors, which you can buy from pet stores and some supermarkets. Because dogs tend to re-mark the same places, you’ll need to redefine the places that you know he’s marked to prevent repeat offending.
Accomplish This Is A Number Of Ways
- Feed him next to or on top of the spot
- Play with him there
- Groom him there
- Put his bed over or next to it
- Spend time there yourself: hang out with a book or sit down and work
If there is rivalry between dogs in the household, you’ll need to take steps to resolve it. Any conflict is likely to be hierarchical in nature (a “power struggle”), which means that all you have to do to stop the tension is pay attention to which dog seems to be more dominant than the other one (which one eats first, gets the toys he/she wants, “stares down” another dog), and reinforce this position.
How to do this? Feed the dominant dog first. Pet him/her first. Give him/her a toy before anyone else gets one. This makes it clear to all dogs in the house which one really is the dominant dog – and when this hierarchy’s been recognizably established, territorial/dominant behaviors like scent marking often vanish overnight.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Common House Training Problem With Dogs
House Training Problem: Submissive / Excited Urination
House training is one of the areas of dog ownership that’s most subject to misunderstanding, confusion, and just plain dread!
A ‘submissive urinator’ is a dog that urinates on the floor and himself (and sometimes on you and any guests you may have!) in situations of extreme excitement or stress - like when you return home at the end of the day, or when he’s being yelled at. Puppies are the usual candidates for submissive/excited urination, but it’s not uncommon to see adult dogs with the problem as well: usually, these are highly sensitive and timid dogs, and/or ones from a shelter/with a history of abuse (often the last two go hand-in-hand.)
Situations when an excited or fearful dog is likely to urinate
- Greeting time after a prolonged absence
- Play time
- The arrival of guests
- Stressful situations at home, eg arguments
- During a correction (you’re telling him off)
- Sudden loud noises (thunder, fireworks)
What's the solution? Fortunately, it’s not difficult to “cure” your dog of his submissive/excited urination. First of all, you should take him to the vet to make sure there’s no medical reason for the issue (like diabetes or a bladder infection.) Hopefully you are taking your dog infor regular vet check- ups.
NOW...to take control of the problem!! Limit his intake of water to help him control his bladder more effectively. Don’t restrict his water intake over a prolonged period of time, but if you know there’s a situation coming which would normally result in urination – for example, you have guests coming over, or are planning on a play session soon – take his water bowl away for a period of time (maybe half an hour to an hour) before the event.
Another thing that will help. When greeting your dog, keep it calm and mellow. The more excited he is, the harder it is for him to control his bladder, so don’t encourage him to get worked up: ignore him for the first few moments, or give him a neutral “hello”, a quick pat, and then go about making yourself at home. I remember when I was away fro my puppy for a week, she instantly peed at my feet the second she met up with me. Lucky for me, we were outside at the time. So this can happen even when your puppy doesn't normally have a problem. So just understand the circumstance.
So then it’s important that you DO NOT punish or harshly correct your dog for this behavior. It’s not something that he can easily control, and he’s certainly not doing it on purpose. When you catch him in the act, you can interrupt him (a firm “No!” followed by praise when he stops should suffice) but don’t punish him. Keep your cool, and try to be sympathetic: he doesn’t mean to do it, after all!
If he urinates out of fear (submissiveness) when scolding him for another offense, try to take the stress levels down a notch by keeping a firm, authoritative, but not angry tone. Remember, you’re dealing with a sensitive, highly-strung dog: if you get angry or worry him further, the problem will worsen. Remember dogs are like people, with different personalities. And they react to things in a certain way as a result of certain circumstances that have taken place in their life.
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House training is one of the areas of dog ownership that’s most subject to misunderstanding, confusion, and just plain dread!
A ‘submissive urinator’ is a dog that urinates on the floor and himself (and sometimes on you and any guests you may have!) in situations of extreme excitement or stress - like when you return home at the end of the day, or when he’s being yelled at. Puppies are the usual candidates for submissive/excited urination, but it’s not uncommon to see adult dogs with the problem as well: usually, these are highly sensitive and timid dogs, and/or ones from a shelter/with a history of abuse (often the last two go hand-in-hand.)
Situations when an excited or fearful dog is likely to urinate
- Greeting time after a prolonged absence
- Play time
- The arrival of guests
- Stressful situations at home, eg arguments
- During a correction (you’re telling him off)
- Sudden loud noises (thunder, fireworks)
What's the solution? Fortunately, it’s not difficult to “cure” your dog of his submissive/excited urination. First of all, you should take him to the vet to make sure there’s no medical reason for the issue (like diabetes or a bladder infection.) Hopefully you are taking your dog infor regular vet check- ups.
NOW...to take control of the problem!! Limit his intake of water to help him control his bladder more effectively. Don’t restrict his water intake over a prolonged period of time, but if you know there’s a situation coming which would normally result in urination – for example, you have guests coming over, or are planning on a play session soon – take his water bowl away for a period of time (maybe half an hour to an hour) before the event.
Another thing that will help. When greeting your dog, keep it calm and mellow. The more excited he is, the harder it is for him to control his bladder, so don’t encourage him to get worked up: ignore him for the first few moments, or give him a neutral “hello”, a quick pat, and then go about making yourself at home. I remember when I was away fro my puppy for a week, she instantly peed at my feet the second she met up with me. Lucky for me, we were outside at the time. So this can happen even when your puppy doesn't normally have a problem. So just understand the circumstance.
So then it’s important that you DO NOT punish or harshly correct your dog for this behavior. It’s not something that he can easily control, and he’s certainly not doing it on purpose. When you catch him in the act, you can interrupt him (a firm “No!” followed by praise when he stops should suffice) but don’t punish him. Keep your cool, and try to be sympathetic: he doesn’t mean to do it, after all!
If he urinates out of fear (submissiveness) when scolding him for another offense, try to take the stress levels down a notch by keeping a firm, authoritative, but not angry tone. Remember, you’re dealing with a sensitive, highly-strung dog: if you get angry or worry him further, the problem will worsen. Remember dogs are like people, with different personalities. And they react to things in a certain way as a result of certain circumstances that have taken place in their life.
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Best Way To Potty Train A Puppy
Housebreaking Tips - Easy Steps To Dog Training
When I bought my new little two month old Maltese puppy, it seemed like it didn't matter how often I took her outside..it was never enough. But here were a few things I didn't reakize, that would have helped me understand the new little love of my life.
Some Toilet Facts About Puppies
- Puppies’ bladders and bowels are so small and weak that they have only a very small window of opportunity between knowing that they need to go, and having that need become an immediate reality. Because of this, it’s imperative that you take her outside as soon as she wakes up (she’ll let you know she needs to go out by pawing the door and whining), and within ten minutes of eating or playing. But understand if you play too hard, or too long with your new little dog, she may forget...and only have enough time to squat...TOO LATE!!
- Behaviors that indicate she needs to go outside include sniffing the ground and circling. Again, because she’s only little, she won’t exhibit these warning signs for very long – so as soon as she starts, GET READY TO DART!. Better an unnecessary trip to the yard than an unnecessary wet patch (or pile) on the carpet!
- The maximum amount of time that a puppy can be crated at one time is figured out using the following equation: her age in months, plus one. So, a three-month old puppy can be crated for a maximum of four hours. However, this is likely to be physically pretty uncomfortable for her (not to mention hard on her emotionally and psychologically: it’s tough being cramped up with nothing to do), so you should really take her out at least once every two hours during the day. If she’s sleeping, of course, just let her sleep until she wakes up naturally.
Pretty interesting facts that helped me out, once I heard about them. But yhis is just the tip of the iceberg. For a more indepth look at house training, as well as a great deal of useful information on canine behavioral problems and the most effective training techniques, check out The Ultimate House Training Guide. It’s the complete dog-house-training guide.
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When I bought my new little two month old Maltese puppy, it seemed like it didn't matter how often I took her outside..it was never enough. But here were a few things I didn't reakize, that would have helped me understand the new little love of my life.
Some Toilet Facts About Puppies
- Puppies’ bladders and bowels are so small and weak that they have only a very small window of opportunity between knowing that they need to go, and having that need become an immediate reality. Because of this, it’s imperative that you take her outside as soon as she wakes up (she’ll let you know she needs to go out by pawing the door and whining), and within ten minutes of eating or playing. But understand if you play too hard, or too long with your new little dog, she may forget...and only have enough time to squat...TOO LATE!!
- Behaviors that indicate she needs to go outside include sniffing the ground and circling. Again, because she’s only little, she won’t exhibit these warning signs for very long – so as soon as she starts, GET READY TO DART!. Better an unnecessary trip to the yard than an unnecessary wet patch (or pile) on the carpet!
- The maximum amount of time that a puppy can be crated at one time is figured out using the following equation: her age in months, plus one. So, a three-month old puppy can be crated for a maximum of four hours. However, this is likely to be physically pretty uncomfortable for her (not to mention hard on her emotionally and psychologically: it’s tough being cramped up with nothing to do), so you should really take her out at least once every two hours during the day. If she’s sleeping, of course, just let her sleep until she wakes up naturally.
Pretty interesting facts that helped me out, once I heard about them. But yhis is just the tip of the iceberg. For a more indepth look at house training, as well as a great deal of useful information on canine behavioral problems and the most effective training techniques, check out The Ultimate House Training Guide. It’s the complete dog-house-training guide.
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Housebreaking Dogs - Dog Training Techniques
Tips On Housebreaking A Dog
Housetraining your dog was more than likely the last thing on your mind when you decided that your next addition to your family would be that cute little "doggie in the window". But yet, now you are staring at about 5 spots on your carpet that could only be one thing! But are you ready to tackle the housebreaking a puppie challenge?
It is thought that dogs were domesticated from wolves as early as 100,000 years ago, which means we’ve been living with and around dogs for quite some time. Of course, that’s still an awful long time before we went from dirt floors to persian carpets, and condominiums! So it would seem we’ve got a huge challenge on our hands (or at least on our floors), and are asking for trouble every time we introduce a new dog in to our unfamiliar modern-age “dens.” But that’s not necessarily the case.
But dogs are INTELLIGENT animals. And, generally, they are CLEAN animals too. They just need some direction. They don’t want a mess any more than you do. Most of all, they are loyal and devoted. They don’t want to upset the one person who matters most in their lives.
Accidents will happen. But not for very long, provided you follow the RIGHT PROGRAM for your dog and your situation.You need to learn how to put an end to your puppy or adult dog’s indoor potty acidents, and how to better COMMUNICATE with your dog in the process. Did you know that the most COMMON REACTION to accidents is also the MOST INCORRECT? And your greatest risk is often not a matter of whether or not your puppy will learn, but rather how much CONFUSION AND STRESS your training methods may cause.
“CONFINEMENT” doesn’t mean the same thing to you as it does to your dog. Their cage can be a good safe place for them, not a jail sentence. You also need to learn that the way you pet your dog can be physically intimidating if not done properly. WOW! that's a lot to take in all at once, isn't it? But this and more can all be communicated to you if you should decide to invest in your dogs happiness!
Wouldn't you like to know the products that may help you in the house training process, and which may be a waste of your money? You’ll get solutions to all of common problems associated with house training in illustrated, step-by-step instructions, along with FREE email consultation. As well as No Questions Asked Refund if you are not Satisfied with Your Purchase.
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Housetraining your dog was more than likely the last thing on your mind when you decided that your next addition to your family would be that cute little "doggie in the window". But yet, now you are staring at about 5 spots on your carpet that could only be one thing! But are you ready to tackle the housebreaking a puppie challenge?
It is thought that dogs were domesticated from wolves as early as 100,000 years ago, which means we’ve been living with and around dogs for quite some time. Of course, that’s still an awful long time before we went from dirt floors to persian carpets, and condominiums! So it would seem we’ve got a huge challenge on our hands (or at least on our floors), and are asking for trouble every time we introduce a new dog in to our unfamiliar modern-age “dens.” But that’s not necessarily the case.
But dogs are INTELLIGENT animals. And, generally, they are CLEAN animals too. They just need some direction. They don’t want a mess any more than you do. Most of all, they are loyal and devoted. They don’t want to upset the one person who matters most in their lives.
Accidents will happen. But not for very long, provided you follow the RIGHT PROGRAM for your dog and your situation.You need to learn how to put an end to your puppy or adult dog’s indoor potty acidents, and how to better COMMUNICATE with your dog in the process. Did you know that the most COMMON REACTION to accidents is also the MOST INCORRECT? And your greatest risk is often not a matter of whether or not your puppy will learn, but rather how much CONFUSION AND STRESS your training methods may cause.
“CONFINEMENT” doesn’t mean the same thing to you as it does to your dog. Their cage can be a good safe place for them, not a jail sentence. You also need to learn that the way you pet your dog can be physically intimidating if not done properly. WOW! that's a lot to take in all at once, isn't it? But this and more can all be communicated to you if you should decide to invest in your dogs happiness!
Wouldn't you like to know the products that may help you in the house training process, and which may be a waste of your money? You’ll get solutions to all of common problems associated with house training in illustrated, step-by-step instructions, along with FREE email consultation. As well as No Questions Asked Refund if you are not Satisfied with Your Purchase.
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Tips On Housebreaking Your Dog
How To Potty Train Your Puppy
When a new puppy arrives in the house, it’s an exciting time for everyone. In order for the homecoming to proceed as smoothly as possible, it’s a good idea to spend a little bit of time in preparation. One of the major challenges of dog ownership (particularly for first-time owners) is the issue of house training. If you equip yourself with some the knowledge needed and a positive attitude, it’s a lot easier than most people make it out to be.
As soon as you bring the puppy home, take her outside. The excitement of the car journey coupled with the unfamiliar faces, sights, and sounds will have her needing to go anyway – and if you can orchestrate her first toilet break so that it occurs outside, instead of inside, then so much the better. And not just from the perspective of short-term hygiene, either – the more your puppy relieves herself inside, the more likely she is to do it again. You choose the environment for the dog...not the other way around.
Here are some great rules to follow, following the homecoming of your new puppy... Take her to your designated toilet area, and put her down on the grass...Wait while she sniffs around – refrain from petting her or playing with her just yet, because you don’t want her to forge an association between this area and games. She has to learn that this part of the yard is for toilet breaks only. When she begins to relieve herself, say the phrase you want her to associate with toilet breaks: “Go pee pee” or “potty time” or whatever you feel comfortable saying (even in a public place, because that time will come as well). It’s best if that phrase is short and easily recognizable, and use the same voice inflection each time, too (so that your dog can easily memorize the meaning of the phrase.)
When she’s done going potty, make a big fuss over her, give her praise and affection, and give her a little treat. But as soon as you take your new dog inside the house, the house training technique you’ve decided upon should start immediately.
What means of potty training works the best? As far as house training goes, crate training is generally accepted to be the most effective and efficient means of house training a puppy in a short period of time. How does crate training work? Crate-training is essentially the use of a small indoor kennel (the crate) to confine your young puppy when you’re not actively supervising her. This training is based on all dogs’ inherent dislike of soiling the area where they sleep. Because you’re restricting your puppy’s movement to her sleeping space, she’ll instinctively “hold it in” until she’s let out of the crate (provided you don’t leave her in there too long, of course!)
For this reason it is important that the crate is sized properly. If it’s too big, she’ll be able to use one end as a bed and one end as a toilet...she just created her new home!! Which defeats the whole purpose of the crate! All of the housebreaking methods are explained to you in great detail, if you would like to invest in your new puppy's happiness. I realize a new puppy can be very expensive with the cost of vet shots needed in their first few months. But this investment will be well worth it, when your new little dog uses God's green carpet outside, instead of your new living room carpet.
Click Here For More Information On House Breaking My Puppy
Anything To Do With Dogs!!
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When a new puppy arrives in the house, it’s an exciting time for everyone. In order for the homecoming to proceed as smoothly as possible, it’s a good idea to spend a little bit of time in preparation. One of the major challenges of dog ownership (particularly for first-time owners) is the issue of house training. If you equip yourself with some the knowledge needed and a positive attitude, it’s a lot easier than most people make it out to be.
As soon as you bring the puppy home, take her outside. The excitement of the car journey coupled with the unfamiliar faces, sights, and sounds will have her needing to go anyway – and if you can orchestrate her first toilet break so that it occurs outside, instead of inside, then so much the better. And not just from the perspective of short-term hygiene, either – the more your puppy relieves herself inside, the more likely she is to do it again. You choose the environment for the dog...not the other way around.
Here are some great rules to follow, following the homecoming of your new puppy... Take her to your designated toilet area, and put her down on the grass...Wait while she sniffs around – refrain from petting her or playing with her just yet, because you don’t want her to forge an association between this area and games. She has to learn that this part of the yard is for toilet breaks only. When she begins to relieve herself, say the phrase you want her to associate with toilet breaks: “Go pee pee” or “potty time” or whatever you feel comfortable saying (even in a public place, because that time will come as well). It’s best if that phrase is short and easily recognizable, and use the same voice inflection each time, too (so that your dog can easily memorize the meaning of the phrase.)
When she’s done going potty, make a big fuss over her, give her praise and affection, and give her a little treat. But as soon as you take your new dog inside the house, the house training technique you’ve decided upon should start immediately.
What means of potty training works the best? As far as house training goes, crate training is generally accepted to be the most effective and efficient means of house training a puppy in a short period of time. How does crate training work? Crate-training is essentially the use of a small indoor kennel (the crate) to confine your young puppy when you’re not actively supervising her. This training is based on all dogs’ inherent dislike of soiling the area where they sleep. Because you’re restricting your puppy’s movement to her sleeping space, she’ll instinctively “hold it in” until she’s let out of the crate (provided you don’t leave her in there too long, of course!)
For this reason it is important that the crate is sized properly. If it’s too big, she’ll be able to use one end as a bed and one end as a toilet...she just created her new home!! Which defeats the whole purpose of the crate! All of the housebreaking methods are explained to you in great detail, if you would like to invest in your new puppy's happiness. I realize a new puppy can be very expensive with the cost of vet shots needed in their first few months. But this investment will be well worth it, when your new little dog uses God's green carpet outside, instead of your new living room carpet.
Click Here For More Information On House Breaking My Puppy
Anything To Do With Dogs!!
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