Marking their territory

The main responsible for this action are the androgens. For that reason, it will be a typical problem of the mature males. Nevertheless, some young dogs can also do it, the same as some females (generally during zeal). They will generally be short micturitions and in outstanding particular places. The smell of the micturitions of other males in these places can unchain this behavior. 

We have to distinguish of: 

• Organic problems, as illnesses that can unchain alterations in the quantities of urine or in the micturitions, or urinaire incontinence. 
• Organic groundless problems. 
• Lack of learning (is a frequent cause). 
• Lost of memory, mainly in old animals. Sometimes, associated to other problems like incontinence, alterations locomotives, etc. 
• Anxiety by separation. 
• Phobias. 
• Extreme submission. In this case it is not necessary to punish him because it will be counter-productive. The owner should take action trying not to unchain this behavior. 

They are several possible treatments: 

• The castration has an effectiveness of 60-70%. 
• Pharmacological treatment with gestagenic (has advantages and inconveniences). 
• Pharmacological treatment with ansiolíticos (it is generally not very effective).  
• To place food (if it is possible) in these places where he marks.