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i have male wimeriener and he started marking in house how ...

Sent to Pet Experts March 30, 2006 2:19 p.m.

i have male wimeriener and he started marking in house how do i stop him form doing it?

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: wiemeriner

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March 30, 2006 2:32 p.m. (12 minutes and 54 seconds later)

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If he's marking (releasing small amounts of urine throughout the house) neutering is the best way to solve it. In this situation, neutering works 99% of the time. In the other 1%, we recommend using a "belly band" which wraps around the waist and covers the penis, making it impossible for him to mark.

Before I do anything, I would see the vet to rule out a medical cause for the behavior. He could have a urinary tract infection or urinary stones that are causing irritation. Both are painful.

If you rule this out, you can then start behavior modification.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5042 Pet Accepts
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Sent March 30, 2006 2:58 p.m. (26 minutes and 22 seconds later)

he is sched. for neutering on 5th of april. so hopefully that will fix problem however is there any thing i can do till then he is marking cause we also have female and that when he started marking and all our neighbors have male dog. just would hate it if this doesn't solve problem he great dog besides marking

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March 30, 2006 8:02 p.m. (5 hours and 4 minutes later)

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I would go ahead and give the belly band a try, even before the surgery. You can get them on ebay or at the pet store.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5042 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue

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