Bailey is in remedial housetraining mode. Since he's an intact male, he developed the marking habit when doggy puberty kicked in. Before that, he was totally reliable in the house. Since, he has shown that he can't be trusted - he sneaks into the bedrooms (where there is carpet on the floors) and marks the corners of furniture.
I have been using a belly band with a medium-sized incontinence pad on him to keep from having to clean constantly. But lately, he sees it as his portable potty - he no longer asks to go out to relieve himself, but just fills the pads up. That's not marking!
So now I have removed the belly band (except at night, because I can't watch him while I'm asleep, of course) and restricted his access to most of the house - especially the carpeted areas. At times, I even keep him leashed & attached to me, so he can't get out of my sight. I really hope I can get him to understand that the inside is a 100% No-Pee Zone, not even in spirit!
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