Question:
Our dog has been peeing anywhere he wants to in our house. Lifts his leg anywhere. We have tried letting him out every 30 minutes, and also having him wear a "Mark-Out" wrap. We are at wits end with trying to shampoo out stains, odor, and trying to re-train him. He howls when we leave, even if it's just to walk out the back door to talk to a neighbor! Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. He is a smart dog, learns tricks easily and is a lovable dog, and don't want to resort to putting him down!
- Nancy
Answer:
Nancy,
It sounds like your dog is suffering from separation anxiety and I am guessing the marking behavior occurs when you leave him alone. Separation anxiety is a very complicated condition, often requiring medication and behavior therapy combined. You will need to have the drugs prescribed by your veterinarian and he or she can help you formulate a behavior modification routine. A good start would be to confine him to a crate each and every time you leave the house.
Good luck with this very difficult problem!
Sara F. Jennen DVM
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Dr. Sarah Jennen graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine with her B.S. and D.V.M. in 1994. She was born in and raised in Arkansas, and currently owns a practice in Cabot.
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