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| No. But training will  Kristine |
It will likely help. But at some point for all of them, it does become a learned behavior. Even spayed females will mark if they are inclined that way.  I foster for both OES and basset rescues and have lots of outside and uneutered males come thru here (and a house that's predominantly carpet too!  ) and we still get them trained. Starting them like a puppy is the best way. Frequent trips outside with them, stay out and praise the "act". Out to potty after sleeping, eating, drinking, napping and at regular intervals too (1-2 hours or so). Crate when you aren't there to be visually supervising. Gate off or shut doors to keep them in eyesight when you have them in the house w/ you. I also found pee bands helpful for the males during training - esp if you aren't able to close/gate off rooms. These open floor plan houses make house training more difficult, as they can roam out of your sight. I am just finishing house training a female OES foster who is 5 and never in a house. She did really well. Still has a rare pee, but really was good after a week (8 weeks now). But, don't be discouraged if it goes slow, especially if you aren't experienced. We have our house set up for it, and both husband and I grew up training and showing and working with dogs. We make a pretty efficient team. |
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