How Do You Stop A Male Dog From Marking Territory In A House?
To stop your male dog from marking his territory in the house, you first need to understand why he is doing it. A male dog will instinctively mark his territory to protect it from a perceived threat as well as to build his confidence. Particularly when there are new developments in the house such as visitors, a new baby or a new pet your male dog is more likely to mark his territory. While it is most certainly a frustrating behavior, remember that your male dog is marking his territory because he wants to protect his family. Have your male dog neutered by a veterinarian. An intact male dog is much more likely to mark his territory inside the home than a neutered one. Supervise your male dog at all times in the house while you are training him not to mark. Confine him in a comfortable crate when you are unable to supervise and correct his marking behavior. Use a belly band to catch urine and to discourage territorial marking. Kathy Diamond Davis, author of the book “Therapy Dogs: Traini
