What to Do When Your Dogs Starts Marking in the House Again
House training dogs can take a long time. Once you and your adopted dogs have accomplished this together, life gets much more comfortable and less stressful for you and them. But what happens when they start marking in the house again?
After moving in with my fiancé and friend, I became a dog mom to an adopted English Bulldog named Titus. I've known Titus since he was a puppy, and I've always cared for him like he was my own. I mean, who wouldn't?! Look at that face! Plus, our roommate travels a lot for work, so we ended up adopting him.
But having another person and pet in the house had affected his behavior as he became notorious for marking when no one was home. It became a constant chore cleaning up his mess. My fiancé and I knew something was up because he has been housebroken for years. So, we sought solutions to stop this bad habit, like using Hartz® Dog Diapers, a must-have tool for new dog adopters.
So, what else do you do if your dog starts marking in your home again?
Find out what's causing your pet to pee in the house.
The first thing you should do is consult with a veterinarian. There are many reasons for marking indoors, and speaking with a professional will help determine the root of the problem.
We regret not scheduling an appointment with a vet sooner. It was a mystery trying to figure out what was causing Titus to pee in the house. After weeks of observation and conversations with his vet, we ruled it to be stress, caused by the change in his environment and incontinence.
Get your dog neutered or spayed.
One of the most crucial health decisions you can make for your pets is to get them neutered or spayed. The procedures can reduce urine-marking and may stop it altogether.
For male dogs, we learned that testosterone plays a big part in marking behaviors. After Titus's surgery, we noticed his behavior improved, and he wasn't peeing in the house as much.
Use an enzymatic cleaner.
To prevent your dog from marking in the same area, use an enzymatic cleaner. This type of solution helps eliminate urine odor and discourages pets from peeing in their go-to spot in the future. You can use it on carpets, hardwood floors, furniture, etc.
Give your dog more attention.
Having another dog in the house can upset your dog and make him pee in the house. He may also not be getting as much attention as he did before, so it's essential to give him love when the new people are around.
Matt and I even scheduled to play with him alone as much as we can. We call it "Tity Time!"
Use disposable dog diapers.
When all else fails, use dog diapers! Even after following the professionals' tips, there are still occasions when Titus would mark when we're not home.
Hartz® Dog Diapers are perfect for dogs who suffer from excessive marking, incontinence, urinating from excitement, and surgery recovery. They are highly absorbent and have a patented FlashDry® Gel technology, which instantly turns urine into gel for up to 6 hours! I also love that they have adjustable Velcro tabs, so I can easily fit them without sticking to the fur. Get yours on Amazon, Chewy.com, and Walmart.com today!
With Hartz® Dog Diapers, I now have peace of mind when we're gone for an extended period. I don't know about you, but it's quite nice not coming home to indoor messes.
Do your dogs have marking problems? What has worked for you?! Comment below!