“My dog is marking territory” is a common question that dog owners ask specialists.
What should we do?
First you need to figure out, find the reason why your dog started marking?
Some of them are:
- Stress
- Conflicts with family members
- Introducing innovation
- Health
- Smell exchange
- Designation of territory
- Sexual hunting
What to do?
First, check the animal's health. Contact a veterinarian and get tested.
If the results do not deviate from the norm, then we proceed further, says Diana Belyaeva .
Analyze the environment the dog lives in. How much does he sleep, how does he communicate with family members, how much water does he drink, etc.
Marking is a symptom of stress.
An anti-stress program will be needed for at least 2 weeks. It includes walk management, mental games, introduction of rituals, etc.
If the dog marks a specific place (object), then we wash it, without using strong “chemical” agents.
Dogs have sensitive noses. We fence off this area and continue the anti-stress program. Do not scold the dog, this will only make the situation worse.
Many people castrate male dogs to get rid of the problem. This procedure is not a 100% guarantee that your dog will stop marking.
Here you need a competent consultation with a veterinarian. Each case is individual.
Dogs like to mark on the street - this is normal species-typical behavior of a male dog. This is how he communicates with his relatives.
Animals may mark their territory with markings or behave this way during the mating season.
Therefore, in order to correctly determine the cause and help your pet, it is better to contact a specialist and have him help solve the problem.
Happy tails to all!
Expert: Belyaeva Diana
