Stop Territorial Marking In Terriers, Yorkshires And Other Dogs
Marking dogs can bee a big problem for some dog owners
, belly bands have solved this problem. Belly bands were originally created as a housebreaking trick, and has now found several uses included mating prevention, leaky incontinent male dogs, diabetic and sick dogs have also benefited from the wrap. Although is not recommended as a mating prevention you would be wise not to let your dogs be unsupervised. Belly bands have been a lifesaver for owners whose dogs are potty trained but save a little urine just to mark inside the home after relieving themselves outside.Certain small breed dogs like Yorkshire, Yorkies, and Terriers are harder to housebreak than others. You will see countless stories online of owners pulling their hair out over a dog that just won't housebreak. The trick to housebreaking is being consistent, but many experts say that is not a guarantee with all dogs. If your dog is housebroken but occasionally will pee in the home carpet or furniture, the problem may be territorial marking.
A big puddle of pee would indicated your dog just couldn't wait any longer, but smaller amount indicate dog behavioral problems. Markings on table legs, chairs and other upright furniture are common items dogs mark on. Some times the object is something new in the home, a strange smell or something perceived as a threat. This perceived threat, for instance could be an introduction of a new baby, another pet, a strange visitor or even a new piece of furniture. The smell of other animals on your clothes or shoes can also trigger a dog to feel the need to mark his territory. Be careful about introducing these triggers if you can identify them.
Often it is related to not feeling secure or being frightened. Territorial marking is common in small breed dogs. Some dogs are just more territorial than others and will not break the habit. These problems have been solved for those owners. Now the dog will not pee when the belly band is on. The owner removes the wrap or belly band and puts the dog outside to do his business. If your dog has marked the home you will want to clean it immediately with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water to remove scent.
Dog drips or occasional accidents are no problem as the wraps are absorbent and most contain a thick cotton liner, these can be machine washed. Better to have two wraps for your dog if this is your permanent solution. Incontinent dogs cannot control their bladder. Belly bands for these dogs will have to have a diaper put inside the wrap, and latter will be disposed of.
Big puddles of dog urine on the floor mean it is more likely that the dog had to pee and couldn't or didn't want to go out. With urine marking the dog deposits a smaller amount of urine. Marking in the house is usually done to an upright surface such as a curtains, doorway, table leg or pieces of furniture. Dogs often mark on objects. Quite often the object is something new or different with unfamiliar smells that has come into the house.
Fortunately, several manufactures have solved this problem, just Google "Dog Diaper or Belly Bands". There are several choices, I prefer USA manufactures. These manufactures use made in the USA cotton and weave mills from. You want a wrap that has thick cotton flannel lining that makes it use comfortable and very long lasting. Synthetic materials may not be comfortable on the dog and they may chew them off. You want your dog comfortable so as not to fight to take the dog diaper or belly wrap off. Some of these manufactures also make custom dog pants or dog diapers for all sizes and types of problems, custom dog diapers based on your dog needs.
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