Marking stuff at Petco

Aces-Wild · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:17 am Post subject: Marking stuff at Petco

The last few times I've taken Ace to Petsmart or Petco, he has lifted his leg on things in the store, like a corner display or bin of toys. He has never, ever lifted his leg at home. He always squats to pee....he is neutered.
I realize he is probably smelling other dogs and whatnot, but why did he just start doing this now? What does it mean? Dominance?
He acts very ashamed after he does it, I think he might know it's wrong but just can't help himself (?)
He loves to go to these stores, I'd hate to not be able to take him anymore.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Pinchc44 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

My non weim does this and its so embarrassing. I think that they are just marking their territory.

weimdawgs · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:29 am Post subject:

He smells other dogs and is marking his territory. You can train him not to. You have to give him a quick correction immediately when you see he start to lift. He'll get it. The behavior is natural for him but he can learn when NOT to lift.

weimamama · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:21 am Post subject:

I rarely see a dog NOT lift and mark at the petco where chris works and I rep... Rolling Eyes

We just wish any owner whose dog poops would have the decency to clean it up instead of acting like their dog didnt do it and then not even telling an employee that something needs to be cleaned!

Aces-Wild · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:48 am Post subject:

When this happened yesterday, I did catch him as he was lifting and he stopped when I told him 'no'.
He gets this funny look on his face like "I'm know I'm gonna get yelled at, but I just can't help it....."
He is fast....we'll be moseying along in the store and all of a sudden, like lightening, his back leg is up, almost like he's trying to sneak it.
That stinker. Rolling Eyes

Luckily, he had never pooped inappropriately.......(knock on wood)

freespiritmom · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

My best friend says that her boy is just picking out what he wants for Christmas! Laughing

He is a beautiful Irish Setter.

ange165 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject:

Aces-Wild · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

When there is a box of assorted chocolates around my husband's family, you gotta watch, because they all lick the tops of the ones they like, and then put them back. I usually just pass on the chocolate.. Rolling Eyes

AmazingGrayce · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

Seespotrun · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:15 am Post subject:

Wrench · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

Wrench never pees in the house either but recently a dog had peed at the store...we cleaned is super god...but right after the dog left Wrnehc came to the store and he immediantly found the spot and peed! I was appauled! And the other day I had to wlak around work the whole day with a peed covered sock and shoe because a dog peed on me...owner didn't even apologize though!