If You Have Dogs, This Might Concern You

Identifying Indoors

Is that eau de fido I smell, nose, sniff? Walls, chairs, and anything vertical with pee stains indicate that Fido has become an interior decorator. Prior to exclaiming, "Bad dog!be aware that marking indoors is a normal behavior for dogs, particularly for intact males protecting their territory from trespassers.

Intense house training, along with neutering, can help reduce the impulse to mark indoor areas. Keep a careful eye on them or limit access when you can't be there. Any unusual sniffing should be stopped right away, and you should head outside. Odor causes are also eliminated by thorough cleaning. Even the most devoted indoor sprayers can change their ways for a calm, pee-free household with time, restrictions, and training.