Advice For Stopping Dogs Peeing Indoors

Dogs will naturally have great respect for their owner.They have a huge connection to us, and can easily become overwhelmed by excitement when we arrive back home having left them alone for a while.This increase in the dogs excitability can cause him a loss of control however, and leave us with an embarassing question…

How can we teach our dog not to pee indoors?

When coming home to your dog, it’s essential that you do not pay them any attention until they are calm.By greeting your dog enthusiastically at the front door, you may well push your dogs level of excitement beyond what he can control!

You will find more useful tips on stopping dogs peeing inapproriately by going to How To Stop Dogs Peeing

Sometimes dogs urinate around the home because they have not yet been taught otherwise.You have to show your dog where you want him to go to the toilet.

You can try this method while out on a walk with your dog, or back home in your garden if it suits you better.

Select a word that you will be able to use when you want your dog to pee (it doesn’t have to be an embarassing one - you can choose any word you like!)

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 begin to understand what this word means.

Next time he goes to pee indoors, tell him firmly ‘NO’, then remove him to the outside area you want him to use, and say the word that you have taught him to associate with ‘peeing’.

Remember to praise your dog enthusiastically if he does as you have asked.

This won’t happen straight off – you’ll need to work on it.After a few attempts though, your dog will start to work out what you want him to do, especially if you keep up the high praise when he follows your commands correctly.This technique is sometimes called ‘operant conditioning, and can be very effective.

Don’t forget, you’ll find plenty more helpful advice on teaching dogs to stop peeing indoors at Tips For Stopping Your Dog Peeing Indoors

Dogs may begin peeing indoors to improve their status in the pack by marking out territory.To stop him, you will need to re-enforce your position as pack leader, and clearly define for him the limited number of areas you will allow him access to.Go over your obedience training with your dog, and don’t allow him to jump up onto the beds and chairs any more.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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