Doggy Needs A Diaper: How To Stop A Dog Peeing In Your House

Author: Shane

If your dog is using the whole house as his toilet, you're probably desperate to find a solution.  There are a few reasons why dogs will urinate in the house; marking is the most common.  Here's how you can stop a dog from peeing inside the house.

Neutering


Getting your dog neutered at an early age can stop most marking problems.  Even adult dogs can benefit from neutering.  If you get your dog neutered later in life you may still have to break the habit of peeing in the house, though.

Habit breaking


This is probably the single most effective way to stop dog peeing in the house.  Catch your dog in the act of peeing where you don't want him to, tell him NO very firmly and then take him outside to the designated potty spot.

Note that you MUST BE VIGILANT about this.  If you are gone during the day, get a friend or family member or someone to do it for you if you must, but you need to watch your dog constantly to catch him in the act.

Either barricade your dog with baby gates or some other kind of barrier so you can restrict where he goes until he tries to pee, or keep him leashed to you.

Then when he tries to urinate in the house, get him outside immediately.  No matter how unintelligent you may think your dog is, if you are consistent, the dog WILL LEARN where you want him to pee.

Praise


Treats and praise go a long way towards potty training your dog.  When he does urinate where you want him to, reward him!  Keep doggy treats on hand.  Say "good boy!" when he goes and give him lots of positive feedback.

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