I have a Llasa Apso that will be turning a year old next month. Ever since I got her she has this problem where whenever she gets excited she lets out a little urine. Is there anything I can do for her? Is it a problem she will eventually get over? Please help!!!
2006-11-16 15:55:13 · 8 answers · asked by lalaland02 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Okay, first off, ask your vet if there is a physical reason. Barring any physical explanation...
Lots of dogs leak urine when excited or scared. It's called "submissive urination," and may be accompanied by rolling over on her back, or just crouching. It's a doggy phrase, and can mean, "I'm so excited!," "I'm nervous," "Hello, I'm no threat to you - please don't hurt me!"
Do they get over it? They can, IF. If you build her confidence. She's plenty old enough for obedience class. Obedience training does more than teach her how to behave politely in public (although it sure helps with that) and in your home - it builds her confidence. As she masters skills like "sit," and "stay," etc., she gains confidence - just like a human who learns new skills.
Also, watch how you (and others) greet her - if you talk in a high, excited voice, you get her keyed up and there she goes! Greet her calmly, quietly, without fuss. She's an exciteable girl - get her too wound up, and she'll leak.
Those two things should reduce the leaking quite a bit. Good luck!
2006-11-16 16:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by peculiarpup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is actually a VERY common problem. The best thing you can do is to bring her with you when you go places, like the pet store. Try to socialize her as much as possible. If she can conquer her fears then she may do better. But don't be too disappointed if she doesn't. It is just something that some dogs can't control.
She is also at the age where they have some accidents for a couple months, they grow out of that part.
They also make doggie diapers you can have her wear if you are having a lot of company over and are concerned about the problem.
2006-11-17 00:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had two Lhasa Apsos and they do get excited . The sounds of it this is just and excited thing that she will learn how to control. When you come in don't make the big fuss over her and gently turn to her and approach her this way she won't get as excited and may slow it down till she learns to control it. She's still young . I know you like to say oh there's my baby and hug and kiss but for awhile try to stay calm around her and see if it helps. The puppy pants could help too until she learns to control herself.Just love those Lhasas
2006-11-17 00:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very common. She may grow out of it, she may not. The thing is, she doesn't know she's doing it, so there's no way of training her out of it. Like someone punishing you for turning over in your sleep.
When she gets excited, ignore her. When you come home don't say one word to her. For at least 10 minutes, don't sit, don't allow her near you, walk away from her. When she calms you can quietly greet her. Don't rile her up. Don't get all excited, quiet is key. Better is getting her to sit and wait for you to acknowledge her, but that will come with age and practice.
Calm and quiet will prevent her sprinkling, and even if she does, it won't be on you.
2006-11-17 00:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a puppy that used to do this too.I got her to stop by almost ignoring her when I came in until she settled down a little bit.this worked for me.
2006-11-17 01:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few of my dogs did this too when they were pups. They usually grow out of it.
2006-11-17 00:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe its an emotional problem.
2006-11-17 00:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by Nix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET HER A DIIA0PER
2006-11-17 00:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋