Quote Originally Posted by Karen
The "dominance down" theory has huge risks, especially if you are dealing with an adult dog, or a dog with "issues." I don't think it will help the marking in the house one bit. NILF is much safer and better for everyone concerned, it is just harder for YOU, the person, to be consistent, but it's vital. I really think, until the marking in the house is completely gone, he has to be on the leash at ALL times. If there's nothing medical going on, then it's definitely part of the "who is in charge here" issue. Do you do the whole NILF - like you eat something while he's waiting before you give him his food, etc.?
I agree completely with what Karen says here.