puppy attention seeking

Question
Hi, I recently brought a puppy Jack Russell he is 17 weeks old now and I love him to bits...but as soon as he wants my attention or feels as though he is not getting any he urinates in the house usually in the same room as I am in.  I have tried ignoring him as if it never happened but so far I have had no luck.  His regular spots are in the bathroom and on my bed.  He has not been neutered as I am waiting until he is 6 months (the usual age it is done I am told).  He is house trained and knows full well to go outside, there is a few accidents here and there but that I expect that.  I am fast running out of patience and duvets!Please help!Thanks

Answer
The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat.

When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it in the same room as you are, and perhaps as I do, a short chain fastened to the computer desk. If you catch it in the act, give it a sharp ''Ah, ah, ah!'' and take it out. When you can't watch it, crate it.