A dog marking its territory is something they must do – that's the way it's going to be! This is a favorite way for dogs to proclaim to the world “Hey, I'm Here, Smell My Scent!”
Dog owners find this quite irritating, though it is a normal behavioral characteristic. This annoyance probably comes from your house being soaked in the odor of your dog's urination and the expenses of fixing or replacing your ruined stuff. As an example, my wife purchased a pair of two hundred dollar shoes and she came home one day to them drenched in our chihuahuas urine. This is a time I will never forget. Although our dog simply found the object to be unfamiliar in scent because of them being new. He decided to mark them. In his mind he was not doing anything wrong.
Below are a few tips that can help you lower the chances of your dog's scent marking behavior:
1. There is a saying that prevention is more efficient than treating the symptom. When it comes to your dogs marketing their urine this could also ring true. Having your dog fixed is one of the most effective ways to stop your dog from marking. Getting your dog neutered or spayed will reduce the body's natural chemicals and hormones that get pumped up by sexual heat. There could be some changes in your dog's attitude after being spayed or neutered so communicate with your veterinarians before committing to the procedure. Also, get a pet enzime remover to eliminate traces of the marking, which will make it less likely that the same spot will be market later.
2. A simple little trick that can keep your dog from marking certain areas of your house is to place items that he has respect for in specific areas. For example, since a dog is a naturally clean animal and does not like to soil the areas they would eat or sleep. Try placing his dog dish or dog feeding station next to an area that he may have marked will prevent him from marking that area again.
3. Another option is to consider utilizing drug therapy. Some dogs spray entirely too much due to fear and high stress levels. Perhaps it is because of past abuse or other similar circumstances, but regardless of the cause, drugs have been proven to help such severe cases. Be sure to ask your veterinarian about possible drug alternatives and do not be afraid to get full disclosure on possible side effects that your dog may experience.
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