Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
Instructions
Schedule an appointment to have your male dog neutered. This is often enough to stop the problem marking. Get your male dog neutered at as young an age as possible, before marking becomes a habit.
Clean any marked areas thoroughly. Male dogs are likely to mark in the same place more than once if they can still smell the urine. Remember that his sensitive nose can detect a smell long after you have lost track of it. Purchase a pet pheromone cleaner from your local pet store that can help you eliminate the smell entirely.
Interrupt your male dog when you catch it marking in the house. Use a noise or yell that he responds to. Once you have his attention, hurry him outside. If he continues to urinate outside, reward him with praise and a treat. This helps teach him that there are proper places to mark.
Hire a professional trainer if you are unsuccessful at retraining your dog on your own. Urine marking is an instinctive behavior, and a trainer can help you identify the cause of it and recommend solutions. Follow the instructions your trainer gives you until you have changed your male dog's habits.