Ramachandran Subramanian wrote 07/04/2011 07:54 PM Allowing to mark ? #337846 - 07/04/2011 07:54 PM
Ramachandran Subramanian Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2004 Posts: 809 Loc: Chennai, India Offline	When I take kaiser for a walk , I have a routine, I make him heel for a while and then I say "you are free" to let him be a dog, he will smell and pull on the leash etc. but oflate he has started marking during "you are free" . But the moment I say heel , he will be right back and doing his thing. Should I be correcting him when he marks even though I have given permission to him to go do doggy things.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/04/2011 08:13 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Ramachandran Subramanian ] #337850 - 07/04/2011 08:13 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	When I give my "OK" release on walks, the dog is free. That includes marking. Of course, I give that release in appropriate places. JMO! eta I admit that a hydrant or telephone pole is often what I choose to be a release spot. Oh, the joy of a release right at a yummy-smelling spot! Edited by Connie Sutherland (07/04/2011 08:16 PM) Edit reason: eta
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Kelly Byrd wrote 07/04/2011 08:55 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #337855 - 07/04/2011 08:55 PM
Kelly Byrd Webboard User Reg: 07-28-2010 Posts: 2249 Loc: Tacoma, WA Offline	Ditto!
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Cheri Grissom wrote 07/04/2011 09:09 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Kelly Byrd ] #337870 - 07/04/2011 09:09 PM
Cheri Grissom Webboard User Reg: 09-30-2010 Posts: 2609 Loc: Michigan Offline	Yep, I use the command "Free," which means "free to pee" or whatever kind of doggy thing they want to do. Within limits, of course. They're still not allowed to lunge at the end of the leash or to bark at things. But I wouldn't dream of not letting them relieve themselves during "free" time.
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Ramachandran Subramanian wrote 07/04/2011 09:18 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Cheri Grissom ] #337872 - 07/04/2011 09:18 PM
Ramachandran Subramanian Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2004 Posts: 809 Loc: Chennai, India Offline	It is not relieving that I am talking about. It is marking. So yes I understand, he can mark during free time?
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/04/2011 09:19 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Cheri Grissom ] #337873 - 07/04/2011 09:19 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: cheri grissom Yep, I use the command "Free," which means "free to pee" or whatever kind of doggy thing they want to do. Within limits, of course. They're still not allowed to lunge at the end of the leash or to bark at things. But I wouldn't dream of not letting them relieve themselves during "free" time. The OP was about marking rather than real urinating; the delights of marking make one of my males save up on the whole walk so as not to run out, releasing stingy amounts as each pole and hydrant comes along, and then pee like a racehorse as soon as he's back in his own yard where he doesn't have any "strange dog" pee to pee over. LOL But either one, it's OK when they are on "OK."
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/04/2011 09:20 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Ramachandran Subramanian ] #337874 - 07/04/2011 09:20 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Ramachandran Subramanian It is not relieving that I am talking about. It is marking. So yes I understand, he can mark during free time? Mine can! Sure!
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Cheri Grissom wrote 07/04/2011 09:23 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Ramachandran Subramanian ] #337875 - 07/04/2011 09:23 PM
Cheri Grissom Webboard User Reg: 09-30-2010 Posts: 2609 Loc: Michigan Offline	Just so I'm sure we're talking about the same thing, you mean lifting his leg to deposit maybe just a little bit on a tree or something, or multiple trees? I would still have no problem with that if I've told him he's free. To me, it's not a big deal, it's just what boy dogs do, and as long as it's an appropriate location, not a problem. And you did say he goes right back into a heel when requested. He sounds like a well-behaved dog. eta: Actually, I'm going to correct myself in saying it's just what boy dogs do. The most persistent marker I ever owned was a female. If I'd let her, she'd stop at every tree and squat, even after she'd run dry! Edited by Cheri Grissom (07/04/2011 09:28 PM) Edit reason: eta
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/04/2011 09:24 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Cheri Grissom ] #337877 - 07/04/2011 09:24 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Cheri Grissom Just so I'm sure we're talking about the same thing, you mean lifting his leg to deposit maybe just a little bit on a tree or something, or multiple trees? Yes. That is marking. That's what the dog saves up for.
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 07/04/2011 09:42 PM Re: Allowing to mark ? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #337878 - 07/04/2011 09:42 PM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	I allow my dog to mark as well. I use a "walk nice" command for freedom on a walk for times like this. (Although he is not very good at it...picture this: "Ah, this tree smells good. Think i will mark it." Tree on right side of the dog, dog lifts left leg and pees on his front feet as usual. Tree remains unscathed.)
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