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How to Stop Your Dog from Marking Inside the House

Khushi dwivedi | Oct 23, 2025, 14:12 IST
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This article explains the main reasons what are the reason dogs mark indoors and provides five simple, effective steps to stop this behavior. From identifying the cause to maintaining a potty schedule, cleaning properly, and reducing anxiety, these tips will help pet owners keep their homes clean and their dogs happy.


When a dog mark inside the house then dealing with it can be really very frustrating and irritating for any pet owner , but marking isn't just an accident it can also be a sign, sign of your dog claiming it's territory or stress and frustration reaction, changes or adaptation. but with patience and training you can stop your dog this behavior.

1. Finding Reason Of Marking

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When dogs are in stress or any new surrounding or is there any changes in their life they mark their territory . Sometimes it's also because of medical issue like urinary infection which also caused they urination indoor frequently. But understanding their problem and solving them patiently will work.

2. Properly Cleaning the Marked Area

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Always prefer an cleaner with is enzymatic to clean urine smell properly, because regular cleaning product or the product which is based on ammonia can leave traces of urine or the smell of urine and odor badly which can attract your dog to mark on same spot constantly.

3. Maintain a Consistent Potty Routine

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Always maintain a good and constant potty routine for your dog most probably after eating before sleeping after waking fix a good schedule for their potty and pee so that dog can understand when and where it's good to relax themself.

4. Reduce Stress and Territorial Triggers

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When there are changes in dogs surrounding or new environment can cause them stress and arrival of new pet which can also trigger them anxiety and make panic they can mark indoor to claim their territory and show the other pet their right.

Patience Leads to Progress

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With proper care, teaching, patience and handling your dog situation and problem sincerely and with positivity the marking indoor problem can be solve with any problem and disturbance to your dog, always make sure you are gentle and calm towards your dog.

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Frequently Asked Question



  1. Why my dog is marking indoor?It can be because of new environment , changes, stress or health problem.
  2. Should i punish my dog for marking?No, always treat them with care and patience.
  3. How to clean my dog pee?Always clean the marking with enzymatic cleaner.
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