Has anyone tried using those wraps for male dogs that mark in the house?

I love how everyone's assuming he isn't neutered. The person did not specify whether he is or not. Neutered dogs DO mark, too. That right there is the reason a lot of these myths that animal rights groups start about the benefits of spaneutering do just as much harm as they do good. I've known neutered dogs that mark MORE than unaltered dogs. Marking is not just sexual behavior.

Some male dogs can be quite nasty. With training, it doesn't have to be this way. A belly band might be a good idea for a temporary way of saving your furniture. However, it should not be substituted for REAL training. It will not teach the dog anything. He will still cock his leg, it just won't get on your furniture. Furniture is saved, but dog learns nothing.

Crate training is definitely a good start. A male dog that has a place that is all his and his alone is a little less likely to mark all over the house. Marking behavior is normal, some dogs just do it more than others. Leaving you a link. You might want to consider giving it a look see. Remember, though, those wraps are a crutch. He may chew it off while you're gone and there goes your couch.

You and I are in the same boat! Except I have a Terrier fighting for his life right now with vasculitis. Anyways, when he first came in, I had that problem.

I don't believe in the sprays. I don't believe in using chemicals as a training aid. Would you want to sniff bleach if you did something wrong? That's how I feel. Others may disagree with me, but that's my opinion.

Now with your answer. Confine the dog to an area under complete supervision. Perhaps your living room or bedroom. If he tries to urinate, get firm with him. Raise your voice. Be firm, tell him NO! BAD!

Try that first.

Secondly, it sounds to me that maybe before you moved into the house someone had a dog that did / does that.

Get yourself some kitchen clorox bleach. The spray bottle kind. (Can't remember the exact brand / name). Where he's marking, spray the bleach on it. Let it sit for about 2-3 seconds. Take a paper towel around the area he's marking.

Remember, when you take a male dog on walks, they're marking their territory on trees, poles, bushes, etc. That's what he's doing in your house. He smells another animal. The only way your going to really get to the source is to bleach it out.

Remember, be firm and agressive with him. If he walks by and does not mark his territory, give him a treat and commend him on good behavior.

That should make a big change on it. If not, you can go to a Petco or Pet Smart and explain this problem to one of their dog trainers. They'll really help you out with suggestions, ideas, etc.

Save your money. Get an ace bandage and a kotex. They work great and when you cant watch him put him in a crate.

Most important. Get him neutered asap. That will help a lot.

Most dogs stop marking a few months after they are neutered. It takes a while to get those hormones calmed down.

Good luck.

There is nothing worse then a dog that likes to mark the house. Yuck!

Crate train him. If he's doing it while you're gone, a belly band won't help - He'll just rip it off and it isn't teaching your dog anything.

Put your dog in a schedule, take him out every hour or two. Crate him when you're not home or can't watch him. Take him to your Vet to rule out a medical issue.

Neuter him. I have a Boston and he was neutered at about 4-6 months...no marking in the house EVER and he's 13 now.

yes i have with my older dog hes 12 now, for some reason he kept drinking a lot of water and kept going in the same spot, but when we used the wrap he went anyways, it might be that hes old, but i know that for some dogs in works well, he hasn't had any accidents for awhile now:]

Belly bands are awesome! They saved my sanity and my furniture. I buy them from ebay, they make them in very comfortable sizes and fabrics. They are amazing, get some now! :)