My dashound is having problems...

[sprokett]

Unless you catch him in the act, scolding does nothing but make more insecurity. He is young- and could go out more maybe. However- I would first rule out a physical problem like a urinary tract infection etc. More common in females- still it could be that.. Have you take him to the vet?

what do you mean by scolding????

[borzoimom]

what do you mean by scolding????

Saying " no" etc. Doing it after the fact does nothing but confuse the dog why you are angry- they have no clue that spot on the floor came from them.. for all they know- you are mad because the floor got wet..
I knew a friends dog once that was terrified of bathrooms- we could not figure this out- I mean the dog would fight you than go in the bathroom. One day she stepped out of the shower- and the dog was at the door- the dog stepped in a puddle from the shower on the floor . She said the look of terror on the dogs face of the wet floor- finally the light came on. The dog associated the floor with being wet to the dog getting in trouble.. no kidding!

[sprokett]

Oh

[SunsetRose]

If you catch him in the act, do something to distract him like say "hey!" or clap your hands and then immediatly escort him outside to finish. Once he finishes, praise him for going outside.