What should I do about a dog marking?

Ah yes marking. Anyone who has boarded has dealt with this. It seems a lot of sitters are not adequately prepared initially to minimize property damage to their homes & belongings. And once a guest dog has started, even after it stops, it's an uphill battle at time with future guests adding their signature scent.

Here are some of the tactics sitters use in this regard:

• Leash and tether dog to you, so you go everywhere together and you can immediately correct &direct to appropriate area.
• Crate or gate in a more easily cleaned indoor floor section of the home when unobserved.
• Use belly bands or diapers. Choices include disposable or reusable and Purchase ready made or DIY project (pantiliner applied to underwear) . The owners may or may not compensate you, so that needs to be your judgement call.