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schappaugh22 · Jun 11, 2007, 10:06 AM

We have a 6 year old male Pug that won't stop peeing in the house. We take him outside all the time ( at least once an hour ) . But he is ruining our carpaets and all of our woodowork in the house. He knows if he pees he's supossed to go to his pin in the basement but he just won't stop... What am I doing wrong by spanking his but every time he does it... I can't catch him in the act but hours later I will see where he did it at, I don't know how much more of this I can take... Some one PLEASE help

bushg · Jun 11, 2007, 10:17 AM

1st of all you need to answer a few questions. 1. is he neutered? 2. did this just begin? 3.am I understanding that you spank him for peeing?4. Have you talked to his vet and seen if maybe it could be a medical problem? 5.Do you have a new animal in the house (Maybe a female)? 6.Have you moved recently? 7. Has someone significant in his life moved away? There are a few people that seem to be quite knowledgeable on this matter, try and have these questions answered and they can cut to the chase and give you concrete information, to start you on the right track. :)

labman · Jun 11, 2007, 10:24 AM

As you can see, spanking him is very ineffective. None of the better dog trainers ever use spanking. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat. Start at Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete For more on being top dog, see Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position

You didn't say if he was neutered. Neutered dogs are much less likely to mark in the house, although some do. Neutering also reduces the chances of him getting cancer.

Emland · Jun 11, 2007, 10:32 AM

My sister got a pug from a rescue organization that had the same problem. Their solution was to fashion a "shield" for him which used a sanitary napkin as a liner. He wasn't urinating to empty his bladder, rather just tinkling on the curtains, sofa skirt, etc. Other options were tried but nothing worked. The pug diaper was the only way to safe her house - he was neutered.