[strongcyclist]

I have a problem, I recently graduated college and I brought my 2 4yo pitbull terriers (m & F) from my mom's house to come live with me. Since they were staying at my mom's house they have been exclusively outdoor dogs. Now when I brought them home they stay indoors when I'm home. However, I've run into a problem with the male that whenever I tell them it's time to go outside he rolls over on his back and begins peeing on himself and on my carpet then makes me chase him all over the house. This is something that he's never done before even when he was at my moms house and when I was there visiting and it's beginning to drive me nuts. I have no problems with the female only the male. Can someone shed some light on this because I'm at my wits end in trying to figure it out. I walk him everyday and he gets loads of attention however this behavior is really beginning to irritate me. Help Please!! :confused:

[pasiria]

A good obedience class or book can help. 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 you need to be the top dog or leader. He might be peeing to mark his territory. Perhaps, it is a submissive type of reaction to your touch. He might start running to play with you. Dogs never, ever get enough attention. They are like kids, they love to play and like you too much. I can't give great advice because I don't read too much about dogs. I've gained the trust of many dogs around my neighborhood, that will not allow just anyone to touch them. I even gained the trust of a wild dog that has always live isolated in the park. I do it naturally. I let them know that I respect them. A dog will look at your behavior and copy it, you are a role model, they look up to you. I'm a very calm person and my dogs perceive that, so they act calm around me. When it comes to training, you have to talk to them very firmly and loud, never hit them or scream at them. Also, consider the age and stage of the dog. Like I said, a good book or a class might help. I've never taken a class, but I bet you can learn a whole deal and it's worth your money.

[azdesertchick]

Training never hurts all dogs need it but here's another suggestion... maybe your dog is acting out a negative response because he felt abandoned being left before even though obviously you didn't but maybe he's afraid you'll leave again? Dogs love us like members of their own family and when we're gone if they don't feel secure they worry. Try making it fun again for him when you have the time leave the door open go outside with some treats (small bites even kibble food will do) and a toy or two and invite them outside. Even if he doesn't go outside he'll see you play and give the female treats as a reward and he'll crave and want it to. If he doesn't go out don't say a thing ignore the fact that he didn't. Just come back in and act normal and try again in 15 to 30 minutes till he starts coming along with the female.. if you make the play time outside instead of just inside he'll start to view being out there differently. I have a lab I had to work with and doing this seemed to help a ton. Whatever you do never chase him I know it sounds silly but he sees it as having control over you.. and maybe even a game. This too I know because I have a male pomeranian who knows jumping on me isn't allowed so he found it funny for a few weeks to jump on me from behind and make me turn in circles telling him to stop.. it was a game for him.. see he was the smarter one.. I soon learned to ignore him and he quit after he didn't get attention that way although he still tries at times lol. Anyway good luck I added a link that Labman always offers up and found it very helpful :) Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position, Letting your dog know you are the boss