I have a Keeshond who is about 14 months. This is breed is known for being very calm & docile... well, thats definetely not my dog, especially when she wants to play (which is 24/7). Her problem is that she has what the vet calls "submissive peeing" which occurs when a dog gets really excited. It's got to the point where we have to take her outside constantly before any guests arrive. I know this problem can be trained and we've tried, but nothing seemed to work. Thanks for the help.
2006-12-28 12:35:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-12-28 12:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have a "Puppy Party!"
Seriously - invite friends over ( just two or three ) and give them yummy treats. Have them sitting on the floor and bring your dog into the room. Let her go at her own pace. Don't coddle her when she's acting shy - it's a big mistake that makes the dog think that you like that behavior. Encourage her when she's being a brave girl.
It can be a fun thing to do a few times a month. Rent a movie and relax, and help your dog become more sure of herself.
Also, you can leave a treat jar by the door. Have people toss her a treat or two when they enter.
Your dog just needs to learn that people are fun and they bring good things! It seems like you're a caring owner - so I'm sure she'll be okay.
HSUS has some good info too.
http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Submissive_Urination.pdf
Best of Luck!
***Do NOT follow Cesar Milan. He has no education or credentials and knows nothing about dog behavior. Never "flood" a dog with what it fears. It's absolutely cruel.***
2006-12-28 13:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any dog who "submissive pees" can be retrained. You have seen this in a previous answer...
IGNORE THE DOG
When guest arrive, tell them in advance to pay no attention what-so-ever to the dog. NO EYE CONTACT, NO PATTING.
Taking her outside prior to the arrival of guests will not work. It is a behavioral issue, not a biological one.
If possible, put the dog outside in the yard. Once your gests have arrived, let the come in and get seated before you allow the dog back in. THEN STILL IGNORE THE DOG. I know it sounds cruel but it is not. The dog will be able to discover everyone at his/her own pace and submissive peeing will become an issue of the past.
Also....if when your guests do eventually greet to dog, make it at the dog's level...palm upward, fingers extended....No "head" patting...scratch under chin, etc instead.....then there is no "threat".
2006-12-28 13:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Borders Rock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be sure that your guests know to not look her in the eyes. You may want to ask them to completely ignore her, and let her make all the moves. The most confrontational thing that a human can do when first meeting a dog is to stare at them - and that's what will make her submissive-pee. If your guests ignore her and never look her in the eyes, then she'll be successful, and not feel intimidated. If she does well, have your guests feed her - but again, don't ask them to interact with her at all - just drop the treats where she can get them. Good luck!
2006-12-28 12:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend whose cocker/beagle mix did this. What I did was upon first arriving and seeing the dog was not pay any attention to the dog. Just act as if it isn't there and let the dog smell your visitors. This worked on my friend's dog that I babysat for about a week. Remember that dogs are individuals, just like people. Just because you are part of a certain race, doesn't mean you act a certain way.
Hope this helps and good luck!
2006-12-28 12:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by announmous 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are doggy diapers that may be helpful. I use them with my rescue sometimes. They are good with keeping the pee off the floor, but the poop can easily make it through the tail-hole. Doggy diapers are available at Wal-Mart, as well as PetsMart.
Spaying your dog should help with the submissive peeing, although it didn't help too completely much with our dog years ago. Good luck!
2006-12-28 12:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet can prescribe medication to help greatly in controlling the problem. You combine the meds with re-training and she'll likely be able to come off the meds after a period of time.
2006-12-28 14:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe make sure she is put in a kennel till she settles downwhen company comes. I kennel potty train all my dogs that have had.
2006-12-28 12:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by dizzydidi56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried to put plastic on floor .its noisey for her to hear and it will be wet on her feet .might make her self aware .good luck
2006-12-28 12:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋