Marking dog=Stinky Carpet..HELP - Page 2

My male would mark the counter at the vet's office nearly EVERY TIME we were there. He was so quick and sneaky about it, I had a very hard time catching him in time to stop him.  THEN I had him neutered. End of problem. If you're not planning on breeding your male, do yourself a favour. Get him neutered before this behaviour becomes so ingrained it can't be changed!

I agree with Don about carpets. My house is carpet free, except for some fairly inexpensive area rugs. I have an expensive silk rug in the living room, but that's a dog-free zone!

If I had a bedroom with broadloom, the carpet would have to go. I'm allergic to dust, and stuff up really badly if there is carpet in the bedroom. I just have a small oval area rug by the bed, for the mutt to lie on...

I thought UV was for blood and Blk Lt for semen? 

UV has to be used in conjunction with the chemical luminol(sp?) but i have used black light for urine esp since i am outnumbered by men

My male has been bred before and is intact and neutering him for me is not an option, especially since I am not fond of putting him under anyway unless it's something of an emergency.   I really don't think it would curb his problem, having three other dogs around is what I believe causing him to keep trying to keep his Alpha status.  I guess he is just going to have to be outside during the day and only come in when I am around. He NEVER does it in front of me.  Watching my pack change after one dog passed was really weird.  Bodie was content being the second in command at my house.  He ran with Dante loose.  When Dante passed the whole pack shifted and really at first Bodie was confused about his new roll.  Once he knew his new status he took it to another level LOL  I really appreciate all the advice here.   Hopefully I'll come back after this weekend with fresh smelling carpet LOL (and a dog that won't have a chance to keep doing what he is doing)

Karmen

This worked well for me when I had my puppy accidents:   http://www.zeroodorstore.com/

http://www.pawstoadmire.com/    Here's one website that carries the belly bands that Molly mentioned.

getting him done is probably the only thing and the kindest thing i can think to do.

and as he is 9 years old i assume that you wont be breeding from him again. the risks of the anaesthetic are far less than people assume and research shows that castrated dogs live longer and often happier lives. but if you have decided you will not get him done then i guess you will have to put up with the pee or he will have to be locked up when you are not around. it seems kinda cruel to change his routine for the sake of a 10 min OP. 

sorry JMO no offence intended

all the best 

One thing that may not have been considered is having the dog checked by a vet for prostate problems, infection, diabetes or kidney problems etc. Based on what you say, he only recently started doing this. It may have nothing to do with the other dog, but be a health issue that is undetected.

Carpet and underflooring that is urine stained cannot be adequately cleaned. You may have to remove all carpeting, as already suggested, and use a product to seal the flooring and then relay pad and new carpet. However, I personally would avoid replacing carpet in areas where dogs are for reasons already mentioned above.

I would suggest temporarily that you use something like OxyClean to scrub areas. To find urine spots you need a UV (black light), florescent type light. UVA is the spectrum involved with these lights and poses little hazard to you. Such a light will illuminate semen, urine, saliva or anything with poryphyrin in its chemical makeup. It will NOT illuminate blood without a substance sprayed onto suspect areas.

He will not be neutered and is still healthy to be bred.  Nine years old is not too old to breed.  I am not going to turn this discussion into a war, but telling me I am being cruel because he'll have to spend some quality time outside while I am work is out of line. His problem is NOT about neutering and can guarantee a problem would still exist despite a castration. It's about pack order.   Anaesthetic is anaesthic and there is always a risk..one I am not willing to take.  I'll take other means to curb the problem.  Anyway thanks to everyone who made great cleaning solution suggestions and Molly for the great idea of the belly wrap or should I say weiner wrap :)   That may do the trick as well. 

Karmen

What black light brand do you suggest?

Bodie had a complete work up about two months ago.  I have him completely checked once a year now since Dante died.  Blood work etc..the works.  I was please to have a great healthy dog on my hands..

Karmen