How to Stop Male Dog from Urinating on Female Dog

Male dogs peeing on female dogs can be a frustrating and confusing issue for many pet owners.

In many cases, this behavior is a sign of dominance or marking territory, as explained in the article section "Why Do Male Dogs Pee on Female Dogs". To address this issue, it's essential to understand the underlying reasons.

Neutering your male dog can help reduce urine marking behavior, as seen in the article section "How Neutering Can Help Reduce Urine Marking". This is because neutering reduces the production of testosterone, a hormone that contributes to urine marking.

Spaying your female dog can also help reduce aggression and dominance, making her less likely to trigger urine marking behavior in your male dog.

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Medical conditions can be a major contributor to house soiling in dogs. A wide range of illnesses can affect a dog's house training.

Diseases or medications that cause dogs to drink more water and then urinate larger quantities of urine can lead to house soiling. For example, conditions like diabetes or Cushing's disease can cause this.

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Conditions that cause an increase in the frequency or quantity of stool can also cause house soiling. For instance, gastrointestinal issues like inflammatory bowel disease or food allergies can lead to loose stool.

Dogs with central nervous system abnormalities or disease may also experience house soiling due to incontinence.

Infection or inflammation, such as urinary tract infections or prostatitis, can also cause discomfort during urination or defecation, leading to house soiling.

Some medical conditions that can cause house soiling in dogs include:

Employing alert, active supervision of your dog is key to preventing urine marking. Any time you are not watching him, use a management tool to prevent him from marking.

Consider what might be adding to your dog's stress, such as menace from another dog or a lack of structure. Remove any stressors you can.

Use an enzymatic cleaner on every location that has been "marked." Your dog's nose is far stronger than yours, and even the tiniest whiff of urine may serve as a prompt for him to mark again.

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Marking is most common in male dogs, typically beginning at puberty around six to nine months of age. Depending on the breed, small breeds mature faster than large breeds.

Dogs who are neutered around six months of age are less likely to urine mark, or mark less often, compared to intact dogs or dogs who are neutered later.

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Stopping dog urine marking requires patience, understanding, and a solid plan. Supervision is key, so keep a close eye on your dog and use a management tool like a crate, gate, exercise pen, or belly band when you're not watching.

Dogs mark due to stress and anxiety, often caused by competition for resources like toys, attention, or space. In multi-dog households, this can be particularly challenging, as even subtle interactions can create tension.

Identify and remove any stressors that might be contributing to your dog's marking behavior. This could be anything from a lack of structure to a noisy smoke alarm.

Urine marking is a normal behavior in dogs, but it's not acceptable in the home. To stop marking, you need to address the underlying anxiety and social tension driving the behavior.

Consider using a pheromone-based product like Adaptil, which can help reduce anxiety and create a sense of comfort and security. This can be especially helpful in multi-dog households where competition is high.

Neutering may reduce marking behavior in some dogs, but it's not a guaranteed cure. Studies have reported that neutering can reduce marking by up to 80% in male dogs, but it's essential to remember that neutering can cause physical and behavioral changes.

Marking is often seen in intact male dogs, typically beginning at puberty, around six to nine months of age. Neutering around six months can help reduce marking behavior.

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