What can I do about it? I want him to stop!"

Firstly, clean any spots where he has peed very well, using a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. Don't use ammonia - you'll only encourage him! Unless you clean the spots well, it is impossible to stop the dog peeing in the house.

Secondly, don't rant and rave at him. You'll make the problem worse by eroding his confidence further.

Thirdly, observe him closely for a few days and when you see him looking for a place to mark distract him. You could build a shaker can (a soda can with a few coins in it that makes a rattling noise) and use this to distract him. When you have his attention play with him, or take him outside. You could even say "NO PEE" sternly when you see him getting ready. The distraction will be enough to stop your dog peeing in the house, at least until you can take him to a place where he IS allowed to pee. Remember to praise him lavishly when he does so. Dogs learn by positive reinforcement.

Fourthly, be consistent in your approach. You don't want to confuse him.

"He's not ill, and I don't think he's marking. What now?

If he's not ill, and he's not marking, it means that he really needs to pee during a time when he can't get out. Make sure you give him ample time to pee before going to sleep, and don't let him drink too much right before bedtime.

And finally...

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Hi, I've just adopted a dog from a rescue home and unfortunately he came from a dog warden or pound so the rescue home didn't have a lot of background on him. I've fallen head over heels in love with him already and I do believe he is happy with me! We have re-named him Twickers and he is coming to call already. Twickers is approximately 1year old and is a collie cross. I have been taking him on long walks at least once a day (about a hour and a half and around 3miles) and also first thing in the moring and twice in the evening. I accept that it will take time to train him and I'm happy with that. But what confuses me is, I took Twickers for a very long walk this morning and we walked on grass, mud, gravel & concerete and not a drop did he pass. As soon as we got home he had a drink and then urinated in the hall way!

Do Collie's wee less the other breeds? am I doing something wrong.

Barbara