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[Carmie]

Dogs are creatures of habit and they mark...even females. They will pee where there is the smell of pee.

If the dog smells urine anywhere, he will go there.  You will have to remove the urine smell from the floors.

There are products made for this, but it's going to take elbow grease work too. I use SCOE 10x and it 100% works. I used it on solid floors and on carpet.

You can read up on SCOE 10x on their website and get directions on how to use it..it's concentrated liquid.

[Tori3569]

@Ditzydori , just adding another two cents.  Even though you don't smell where the dog has peed, it still doesn't mean he can't smell it which will encourage him to mark there again.   That's why I recommended something made for that exact purpose.  

Secondly, I'm not a fan of the male wraps for 2 reasons.   One is because he may get used to it and not really become housebroken no matter what.  They're usually used on dogs that have no hope of being trained, either through age or physical limitations.  Secondly, you may need to put Destin or AD ointment on him regularly so he doesn't end up with rashes, just like a baby.  My friend has an elderly dog that has some issues, so they keep a wrap on him when home and have realized how easy it is for him to get angry looking rashes. 

[Ditzydori]

I moved into his house. I’ll look into the cleaner that was suggested.

Thanks so much for all your help.

[luvmyteddy4]

You have to get him neutered, if not the boy can develop problems later on in life. A bigger chance of cancer.

I hope your husband will let him get neutered, there are some men that think the dog shouldn't be, it takes away the dogs manliness. I see this a lot.

The same with male cats, they do so much better when they are not marking their territory and they can smell it. It doesn't sound like your husband was firm with the dog. I don't think it's too late to start with some training. 

Good luck.

[jubilant]

Honestly, I think you may need a dog trainers help. I know this is a touchy fragile situation but I couldn't put up with a dog that tries to bite me or might bite other people and is not house trained. Not trying to be harsh at all... but for myself...I could not be happy in a situation like this.     

[KBEANS]

How old is he?  My dog Jake is 16 1/2.
He was trained by his original owner who passed away and we inherited him almost 3 years ago.

He never went in the house. He would do everything to express to us that he wanted to go out. Run to the door, jump on our legs, yelp etc. He taught us, and we learned what we should do.

About 3 months ago, understandably, due to his age, he began having pee pee accidents.

We put down pads to show him he can go on the pad instead of wherever he wants. 

I bring him to the pad and tap my finger on it. I give him permission to go on the pad, then treat him and give him verbal praise.

He finally understands it.  We do this for the times he can't hold it.

We walk him 3 times a day, in addition to showing him the pad for emergencies.

Try the pads for him, even when he just comes in from his walk.

 If he learns the pad, you won't have pee throughout the house. 

Remember to give him permission to do it on the pad. 

Again how old is he? I ask because he may be too old to be neutered. Some Vets don't like putting older dogs under anesthesia, unless it is totally necessary, because it can be risky for them.

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 
I just love my guy. He makes me proud!

[Alsace Gal]

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@Ditzydori wrote:

thanks so much for your replies. I thought about treats but something tells me he won't understand why he's getting them. We go to walk. He sniffs scratches and lifts his leg. I can give him a treat then but I'm not sure he'd understand. But I'll try it. I already told hubby we need to get him neutered. He agrees. 

I never heard of the dog pads. Thank you!  I'm going to look it up now. 

I clean with a disinfectant. Seems to work because when I enter the home after being out, there isn't any smell. Thankfully we have all tile floors. And I close the doors to the other rooms. So I'm really trying. In time, it may change. Hopefully. 

have a blessed day, and wish me luck, and thanks. 

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There are dog pee pads in different sizes, purchase the ones with an attractant in them. They actually attract your pup to pee on it.  You want to lay them down on an area where he'll be familiar with. 
It's important to not cover a large area. When I rescue, my last two have been males, after each meal and when they drink, I pick them up immediately and take then outside until they have done their job and I praise them with lots of baby talk, hugs and kisses.

Until you have him trained, it's important to keep him in dog crate when you sleep and when you're not home, which will keep him contained and will become his safe place.

Everything you do for him will be repetitive. Thank you for taking him in, bless you, he'll always remember you with love and devotion.

[CrazyDaisy]

Start from the beginning, as if he was a puppy.  I favor crate training and containment till he can be trusted.  Since he was trained before it should be a quick refresher.  As far as biting that can be a little more difficult, it will take time.  Perhaps seeing a trainer will help and will create some trust between the two of you.