Every single day when my boyfriend gets home from work, he is so ecstatic he pees. When we came to visit my family, he peed when seeing my sisters and mom. It's not like I don't give him attention, I'm home with him all day! Is this something they grow out of or is this something I will just have to be prepared for each time? Thanks!
2006-06-28 09:09:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My cocker spaniel is the same way (and so are most types of spaniels actually). It's called having a "nervous bladder." Just take him outside immediately after getting home. He'll soon learn to associate excitement with waiting until he gets outside. As soon as you or your boyfriend walk in, go immediately to the yard or whatever and let him out before you pay any attention to him. If you pay attention to him right away, he'll just get more excited. Also make sure that he goes right before you guys leave. That way he'll have less in his bladder, because the more full his bladder is, the more pressure they'll be on it which will make him just want to pee. But whatever you do, don't just "let" him do it and clean up after him or he'll never learn that he's not supposed to pee in the house. Even if he is just happy, a little light smack on the rear-end never hurts to help re-enforce something. Just as long as you still keep in mind that he's just a puppy and doesn't know any better; you need to TEACH him.
Good luck!!! And don't listen to nicoledioquino828, it's not "irresponsible" or "lack of training"; some dogs just have a hard time controlling their bladder and need a lot of practice. Just like babies. It's not like you don't have any responsiblity for your 6 month old that he/she has to pee in their diaper, it's just that he/she hasn't learned how to control their bladder yet.
2006-06-28 09:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Excitement urination most commonly occurs with puppies who, like children, do not have complete control of their bladders. The scene is usually one in which you arrive home after being gone a while and your puppy or young dog twists and turns in happiness to see you, and you respond with animated speech and lots of petting. At the same time, he inadvertently releases a few squirts of urine. It is especially important that you do not get upset over this occurrence. This is an involuntary reaction, and any form of punishment, including scolding, will confuse and bewilder your pup. The best thing to do is to tone down your greetings. Walk in the house saying nothing to your pup. In fact, ignore him altogether. This gives him a chance to calm down. Once he has calmed down, you can then verbally greet him with something like, "Hi, Pup." Wait a few more minutes and then reach down and give him more time to get used to the idea that his friend and companion is home once again. After several sessions of quiet, calm greetings, he will learn to hold it because he will realize that he only gets attention when he does. It should not take much time to correct this problem.
2006-06-28 16:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Austrailian Shepherd had the same issue. She's 1 1/2 now and has stopped doing this when excited. There is a difference between them having an accident cause they needed to go out and didn't tell you or you didn't put them out in time . . . and this "excitement" issue. One they can control (letting you know when to go out) and the other they can't.
But what we used to do was until we got her out the door we wouldn't touch her, pet her, or even talk to her. We just put her out immediately and praised her greatly once she went. then we'd pet, play, love on her. When she would pee just cause she was excited we didn't sass her or yell at her or anything. We just cleaned it up and went on our way.
2006-06-28 16:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some small dogs just never stop peeing when they get excited but my Yorkie is 8 mos old and has stopped doing it now. Good Luck
2006-07-05 15:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by J.E.B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister has a dog that does that. she is 12 years old and still pees when ever i come in the door. some dogs do grow out of it. hopefully u have one that will..
2006-06-28 16:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by missindy46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might stop when he gets older, little puppies seem to have some problems controlling their bladder, it is the same with infant humans, some one they never met walks in, they crap their pants!!!, but if he keeps doing it once he mellows out and gets to be about 2 1/2 years old, i would see the vet about his bladder. take the advice from me, i am training to be a vet, and i know almost anything there is to know about animals...
hope i helped!!!
2006-06-28 16:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by newischk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sugest you isntruct any new people to ignore him for a while when he first sees them, let him have a moment to calm down and it should help, also try and ask people not to bend over him to pet him, peeing is also a submision gesture so its better if they don't loom above him
2006-06-28 16:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 6 month old Lab does that. Its just some thing he cant help as he gets over excited. Least you know he gets excited when he sees you. Thats one good thing. I just dont make a fuss over it hopeing he will stop it when he gets older.
2006-06-28 16:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still do it...just kidding
i am sure that the pup will, i assume that it is alot like babies and young children as they get older they gain more control and stop peeing in thier pants or whatever it might be
2006-06-28 16:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by jenzen25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to buy a training mat or take the dog outside so he/she won't pee in the carpet or the floor. That's called trainig your dog and responsbility.
2006-06-28 16:13:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋