Hi all,
Obi is doing well with house training and most of the time is going outside because I'm keeping a very close eye on him. He's got the run of the kitchen and hallway (as these are wood floors) and at night he goes on a Puppy pee pad in the kitchen by the back door. However, the minute he gets anywhere else in the house he immediately sniffs and then does a small wee (unless I've managed to catch him in time). My question is why is he doing this? Is he weeing with excitement because he made it to a different room, fear (because he knows I'll come and airlift him out) or marking his territory? I don't know if male puppies scent mark or not? Any ideas what I should do? I was not letting him elsewhere in the house until I know he is 100% house trained as I unfortunately have cream carpet everywhere (I know, I know....installed before kids and now the dog) and is a nightmare to clean.
Help!
thanks
Obi is doing well with house training and most of the time is going outside because I'm keeping a very close eye on him. He's got the run of the kitchen and hallway (as these are wood floors) and at night he goes on a Puppy pee pad in the kitchen by the back door. However, the minute he gets anywhere else in the house he immediately sniffs and then does a small wee (unless I've managed to catch him in time). My question is why is he doing this? Is he weeing with excitement because he made it to a different room, fear (because he knows I'll come and airlift him out) or marking his territory? I don't know if male puppies scent mark or not? Any ideas what I should do? I was not letting him elsewhere in the house until I know he is 100% house trained as I unfortunately have cream carpet everywhere (I know, I know....installed before kids and now the dog) and is a nightmare to clean.
Help!
thanks