How do you break a dogs habit of urinating on everythig?

Answer 1

Dogs urinate when they are feeling scared or submissive. In this case, taking your dog to a potty area (preferably outside if it is the arrival of a friend or neighbor) immediately, but gently, when they start to get excited is a good alternative to a spot on that new carpet. So they know they are not in trouble, try giving them a small treat if they potty in a good place.

As for discipline, you may be using the wrong punishment method, or a harsh one that makes your dog very afraid.

It would be a good idea to check with your vet if it seems prolonged.

Answer 2

Here are seven ways to discipline your dog from the book How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With:

1. Distract. Make a loud noise to distract your puppy from whatever they are doing. A loud yell, a slap on the table or shake a jar with a few pennies in it. This should startle him and focus his attention on you.
2. Scruff-Shake. Grab the fur under his ear on his neck and shake - a "brief but brisk shake". This works best if you catch them in the act and the scruff-shake is a surprise.
3. Put-Down. Push the puppy over (quickly but gently) either on to his side or onto his back and lean over him. This reinforces that you are dominant.
4. Isolation. Say no and then ignore your puppy. Puppies are very social and they won't like it that you aren't paying attention to them.
5. Time-Out. Put the puppy outside for a few minutes and then try the same situation again. Or you can stop playing or interacting with the puppy for a few minutes, if you were part of the situation.
6. Squirt Bottles. Say "off" or "no" and squirt your dog at the same time. Water guns make this fun for you. Unfortunately many dogs (and cats) find this a fun game as well. Rutherford and Neil suggest using vinegar then, one part vinegar to six parts water.
7. Sit Command. Right after saying no, say sit. This gives your dog something else to do other than the bad thing. I've also found it effective to just say sit. Usually when they sit they can no longer do whatever it is you didn't like.

My dad used to swat our puppy with an empty plastic milk jug or rolled up newspaper. It was probably the distraction that worked, not the being hit.

Answer 3

don't do anything, he will only get scared of you. if you yell, he wont stop. you just have to trick him into going outside, then give him treats. he will learn to go outside, and not inside.