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Help- male marking inside
by Terry
ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
My 17 m0. neurted male,when visiting, lifted his leg twice,in their home.Only females, in their home,only one lives there. He never,has done this at home.What can I do to stop this? I think we might cancel getting a new puppy,until we get this problem solved. He loved being around other dogs, but did get nippy with a grown up, for no reason.We sure hate to be un welcome in others homes. Has anyone,had this problem,and solved it? Thanks.
DISCUSSION:
Hi Terry~ My Cody is just over two years old now and began marking his territory when he was about the age of your little guy. I haven't been able to break Cody of this, and have resorted to keeping his belly covered in homemade "belly bands" that hold a section of absorbent baby diaper. He can't mark when it's covered! He has not been neutered because he has a five champion pedigree and I'm trying to sell him. If I'm not successful, everyone says that neutering sometimes helps, but not always. It will be a considered option for us.
Mary, Cody & Princess
Back to basics Terry! Perhaps your baby boy picked up a scent. Its the Nipping I would be concerned about!!! Lots of refresher training every day. Make sure he earns every reward, even a pat! He will feel more secure and everyone will be happyier! :)
BeeGee
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