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Dog peeing from excitement
Last Post 11-21-2009 09:34 PM by wakeMC. 4 Replies.
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10-19-2009 09:04 PM  
One member of our family has a mixed terrier that will pee on the spot whenever she gets excited. The best example is when you come to the house, she will pee when we reach down to pet her and say hi. To prevent this, we've avoided acknowledging her when we show up to help avoid this from happening.

Do you have any advice as to how we can help the dog's owner (our sister) stop this from happening?
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10-21-2009 02:58 PM  
Thank you for your question!

Submissive urination can be very frustrating. Remember that scolding only makes the problem worse.

It helps to place a bath mat at the door to protect your floor.

Greet the puppy calmly. Allow the pup to approach you instead of reaching for the puppy. Avoid leaning over the puppy. Pet the pup under her chin instead of on top of her head.

We have had success teaching the puppy to greet while lying down instead of sitting.

The good news is that most pups outgrow this problem.

Keep us posted on your progress. Thank you, Margaret Davis

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10-23-2009 03:51 PM  
The dog is actually around two years old. Does this change anything? She is very timid, and she was a rescue dog, so we don't really know her background. It could have something to do with her previous upbringing?
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10-26-2009 01:07 AM  
Thank you for your reply.

When we adopt a rescue dog we inherit the good, bad, and sometimes no training and socializing from previous homes. Since we can never be sure, the best plan is to treat our rescue dog like a 6-week-old puppy.

Return to house training 101 – outside with you, inside dragging a lightweight leash in your line of visual sight or in confinement. Since your dog will be wearing her leash it is easy to take her outside to greet visitors.

Teach her to lie down to greet. Ask visitors to avoid greeting when she is excited and urinating.

Avoid any signs of irritation from the humans, as this will just make her need to urinate more.

I wish I had a magic answer for you! Patience, low-key greetings, and time are your only options. Keep us posted. Margaret Davis

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The advice I gave was specific to the question I was answering. It may not be exactly what you need for your dog and situation. If you are having a similar problem, please post something so we can help.

Also remember, this is just my advice to what I've read here, please consult a trainer in your area for detailed help.


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11-21-2009 09:34 PM  
Thanks for the podcast on this topic!!! I'll be sure to pass it on!
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