retrain him using "special treats"

Posted By: dog owner on 2006-01-16
In Reply to: Need advice about dog hiking leg - mini-dachsund lover

You should try to retrain him to go outside using "special treats" such as hotdogs or cheese (not reg dry treats)

As soon as you see him hike up his leg, tell him "No" and immediately pick him up and bring him outside. Once he goes outside, praise him & give him a treat. Eventually he will learn that he is not supposed to go on the furniture & he will be rewarded for going outside.

Another thing to do is to buy a pet-odor-eliminating spray that you can find at any pet store. Spray it on all of the "bad" areas that he has hiking his leg up on. As long as he smells his scent on those areas, he will be attracted to go there again so it is important to remove his scent/odor from those areas.

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Need advice about dog hiking leg - mini-dachsund lover
- I also have mini dachsies ..... - Sara
  - dog hiking leg - use belly bands - janet mills
  - Thank you for your advice! - mini-dachsund lover
- Beware - this is MY opinion - WHEW!
  - The only reason a dog would go in the house is if he was - never trained properly!
  - We had the same problem. We had - our dog put to sleep. nm
    - So instead of training him, you thought euthanazia would be a better idea? Tired of people thinking - pets are just disposable property. nm
- Just a nosy question - why on earth would you not want him to go outside? nm - Becky
  - No problem--I'll answer it! - mini-dachsund lover
    - I can't believe you thing those are good reasons. - Poor pooch.
      - Sorry you don't agree - mini-dachsund lover
        sm - another opinion
        sm - Poor pooch
        This is changing the subject a bit, but..... - mini-dachsund lover
        that is a ridiculous comparison! - comparing apples with oranges
        sm - Poor pooch
        Not even close to the same scenario. - sm
        PS--one more thing and then I'll shut my mouff! - mini-dachsund lover
        to be honest, 30 mins may not be - enough exercise
        Regarding exercise - another doxie-lover
        it could be, it really depends on the dog - he'll let you know if he needs more
        Exercise isn't the issue here, him lifting leg in house is. Bye, Bye, Pooch, pack your bags.nm - Poor pooch
        This is MYopinion. - Poor pooch
      - I agree - that is no way for a dog to live!
      - Please read message in above Poor Pooch's post. - So sad.
- It probably started because you left him for a week. sm - dog owner
  - I do have to differ - mini-dachsund lover
    - Again, its because you did not properly train him!! - gggrrrrr
  - Why not neurter? Google anal adenomas on male dogs and you might change your mind. Neutering - prevents this problem. nm
- My dog started doing this (sm) - Lori
- Retrain him with a leash. When you are at home - anna
- Thanks for all the great ideas!! - mini-dachsund lover
- You need to get the smell/urine enzymes out of the carpet and furniture - sm - Laura E.
- I neutered my dogs when they were 6 months - mlstoo
- Definitely neuter him!! I have three male dogs and have had this...sm - dog lover
- Get a belly band. They sell them on e-bay! sm - Deb
- getting neutered will definately help!! - sm
- You will end up giving him away if you don't - do something. sm
- retrain him using "special treats" - dog owner

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Its only for "special MQ" people..

and is that how one treats a guest?.....nm

I agree. I am looking to retrain into a different field. sm
I don't want to be like the textile workers in the south that had the carpet jerked from under them. The flexibility is great, but I can't feel my hnads, my pedal food aches all the time, and the seasonal work load is not so good on the budget.

Retrain him with a leash. When you are at home

keep a leash on him. You MUST keep a very close watch so that when he starts to lift his leg you can grap the leash, give a tug saying no in a firm voice at the same time. Then take him to his pee-pad.

I foster rescues and have had to retrain many. They get the picture very fast although no one, big or small, is allowed to pee in the house. But if it works for you and him...go for it. Also, if you walk him every day, he might not be as distructive and lonely when you are gone. Dog bordom is becoming an epidemic. A tired dog is a happy dog and that means taking him outside. Indoor excercise is not a good substitute. Good luck!