This past June a little mixed breed dog (dachshund/terrier) wandered into our yard. After an extensive search for his owners - we decided to just keep him.

Well, that is where the nightmare begins. He is just over a year old and continues to pee in the house. We have a doggie door that he has access to 24/7 so there is no reason for him to pee in the house. We started closing off doors and escorting him out to potty but he still managed to have an accident in the house. He was neutered when we found him.

We went as far as to buy him a "real" fire hydrant to put in the yard as an enticement - that worked for a few days but then another accident in the house.

What can we do to fix this problem. Its getting to the point where we don't know if we can keep him and that would just break my heart to have to give him up.

I have the option of tearing up our carpet and utilizing the hardwood floors underneath but what a waste of $5,000 on carpet. I own a steam cleaner which has been getting a workout since we got this little devil.

I've always raised my dogs from puppies and have never had a problem with any of them peeing in the house - I don't know this dogs history so I am at a loss right now.

Any helpful advise would be greatly appreciated.