Re: [Chihuahuas] Marking behaviors...adult dog

[marsha]

At that age, without prior training, the best advice is simply PATIENCE. It is gonna be hard to break because it is habit. But it can be done. First, make sure you thoroughly clean any marked areas with an enzyme designed to rid of the smell. You may not smell it, but they do. Second, start the same as you would if it was a new pup. Go back to basics. Confine him when he can not be supervised. Put him on a feeding and walking schedule, as soon as you see him trying to mark, immediately take him to the right place to potty. All the stuff you would do if he was a new puppy, do it with him.....   Marsha     ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Barden To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Marking behaviors...adult dog I rescued a pair of 3 - 5 year old Chi's (Max and Red Baron) and one of them is still marking like crazy. I've had them for a month & they're still in diapers due to having never been house trained. I'm walking them or letting them out frequently, giving them praise and treats when they "go" outside. The non-marker is doing well and usually doesn't use his diaper in between walks and outside time every 3 - 4 hours. Except if he's excited to see me. His brother is constantly marking...even immediately after going for 1/2 mile walks where he's marked 10 - 20 times. He was neutered the end of Sept. just before I got him. I'd really like to get them diaper free soon. Any advice? __._,_.___ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS Chihuahua Chihuahua puppies for sale Chihuahua charm Chihuahua gift Chihuahua housebreaking Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___