Why does my dog 'piddle'?

Question

Every time we call my dog to us, either for a treat or to be patted , or anything for that matter, she slinks along and piddles on the floor? Why is she doing this and how can it be prevented.

Answer 1

This is characteristic of submissive behavior. Usually puppies and younger dogs do this. Most of the time they outgrow it. Perhaps the next time you call her...make sure you are in a place where it is okay for her to piddle....(i.e. outside).

When you enter your house...don't make a big deal over her. The more excitement she gets...the more likely she is to piddle.

Answer 2

Yes, this is a common problem. This is called "submissive behavior". Your little girl is submitting to you and this is how she shows it. The vast majority of dogs simply outgrow this problem as they become stronger and gain control of their muscles. Fixing the problem starts with understanding what signals trigger this reaction. First, dogs assume that direct eye contact is a challenge. For a submissive dog, even a moment's eye contact can be intolerable. Eye contact from above, indicating that the other person/dog is taller, heightens this reaction. Another signal that dogs perceive as a challenge is bending over or touching the dog's head, neck or shoulders. Dominant dogs often display their control by placing their neck, or a paw over another dog's neck or shoulders. When a human pats a dog on the head, a submissive dog perceives it as a display of dominance. The pooch is likely to roll over on its back and wet. To change this greeting behavior, you MUST avoid those situations that instantly trigger urination. When you get home, avoid eye contact, do not bend over to greet your dog, and in general ignore the dog for the first few minutes. Use some very calm words of greeting and gradually add physical affection over the next few minutes. After the physical affection, if your dog has not urinated, tell her "good girl" and give her a treat. The use of food for successful greetings is an important ingredient for success. Since physical petting may actually cause the behavior to happen, food as a reinforcement is a logical alternative. Another advantage to using food is that urination and eating are very difficult for a dog to do at the same time. The dog's response to the food competes with the urge to urinate, and strengthens the correct behavior. Be persistent and consistent.

Answer 3

Some dogs (especially females) will piddle when excited or nervous. They do this because they are so excited that they lose a little bit of their bladder control in their excitement(they will be more prone to piddle if they have a full bladder).

They best way to avoid this is when you call them or when you get home from somewhere and they greet you, ignore them. Do not call them cute names in a high-pitch, as this will excite them furthur. Talk in soothing tones and in a low pitch and this should lessen their excitement some.

There is also a small chance she may have a bladder infection or has some loss of bladder control, there are medications for both of these conditions.

However, if she is young, and has done this her whole life, it is most likely behavioral.

Answer 4

Piddling is a form of submission, she is telling you that you are the boss and she knows it. Is she a puppy? If so, she might or might not grow out of it. I had a friend that had a female Akita that did it til she was about a year old then she just stopped. Is she fixed? Sometimes that helps.

Good luck!

Answer 5

When a dog slinks and piddles around the corner,they may be scared, they may be worried what when you call them over they are going to be slapped or yelled at. animals remember things that have happened to them in the past, so for example, if your dog made you mad, and you called her/him over to you and you slapped him/her, your pet will always remember that.
it may also because your pet is nervous, or something is bothering them, keep a close eye on them, and if they keep doing that, or something changes in their behavior, i suggest taking them to a vet.

i hoped this helped

Answer 6

she may have self esteem issues. some things to try....squat down to her level when you call her....you appear as a giant to her...when you pet her make sure you are on her level and pet under her chin rather than patting on top of the head....do not stare into her eyes....she is exhibiting to you that she is the lesser dog in the pack already. She sounds a little stressed about something. Hope these ideas help...they worked for years in the clinic. good luck

Answer 7

she has been hit when called I supose. (not by you)
she is VERY submissive.Get her around other dogs ASAP
she needs to learn some things that she missed from being with other dogs
also
You have 7 minutes from the time she eats or drinks...or wakes up from a nap to take her out to pee or poo

you should play tussle games with her.
shes really shy. There are shy people too....have fun with puppy!

Answer 8

Sounds like you may need to get the dog outside for the nature calls more, I have found that sometimes you have to be there with them alot and when our dog doesn't do her job I will go in and she gets the message and does her thing and them lets me know it is time to come in, and I know she does it cause I watch her out the window and if she cries wolf I will not let her in until she is done with her job. And do please praise and praise your dog when he/she does her thing and reward with a treat.

Answer 9

She's probably scared or it just has a bladder problem bring it to the vet to check

Answer 10

she is scared to be punished, dogs dont like to be punished, so when you call them they might think they are in trouble, to fix, everytime you call her hug her love her, give her nummies (doggie goodies) show lots of love and attition.