My little dog, who was abused when we got him and six months old, pees everytime when somebody comes over that he likes. Every day when I come from work he gets so excited that he pees a little when I'm putting his leash around his neck. Why does he do it? What can we do it to stop him. Also when we leave him alone at home he has "little accidents," that is he poops every now and then. I don't think that he has a bladder problem or any other health problem because when we are home on weekends he doesn't do anything and waits even longer to go outside. Please help me!
2007-01-09 14:55:20 · 7 answers · asked by ivana314 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is very emotional and very attached to me. Due to his abuse, he is scared of people, but with time he is getting better. He got used to me and my husband, afew friends, and my in-laws. But, he is way too attached to me and follows me around all the time and always wants to be with me.
2007-01-09 14:56:58 · update #1
I agree with the crate training concept and going back to the basics. Keep your leash by the door you enter and carry it with you to the crate. Since you said he was a small dog, carry him to the door and attach his leash on the way. They are less likely to potty on you than they are on the floor. Keep your voice calm as you greet him and be consistent in the training.
It will take time to train him to greet guests calmly. Start with the sit and stay commands and then attach those commands to the ringing of the doorbell. Eventually with consistent training, he will sit when the doorbell rings. With one of my dogs, I had to train her to "go to bed" when the doorbell rang. She goes into her kennel until the guest enters and is comfortable. When she comes out into the room, coats/shoes are removed and everyone is relaxed which helps her to relax as well.
My pup suffers from separation anxiety and I've found that her kennel (crate) is her "security blanket". She knows now that when I put her in the kennel, I'm either leaving or going to bed, but that I will be back to let her out. If I leave the house without putting her "to bed", I never know what destruction or messes I'll be coming home to, but this way I know she's safe and she feels secure in her own space. The first few times of being kennelled, she whined a little, but I found by putting something with her that smelled of me she quieted down.
Be patient and consistent. Enjoy your puppy!
2007-01-09 16:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok my Border Collie had this problem...I asked my vet and he said it was a dominance thing. That they are pretty much showing you you are the boss and I am scared of you. Since he was abused before you got him he should grow out of it. Tana still has a few problems when she is meeting new people but it has stopped when family and friends come over that she knows. Now the following around...is no big deal, unless it bothers you....remember you are the alpha in the relationship. If you don't want him on your lap or by you on the couch tell him to get off. But unfortunately since he was abused, and you are the one he is finally getting love from he is going to be attached to you.
2007-01-09 23:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your greeting low key and calm. Take him out to potty immediately, praise him when he goes, and then say hello.
He'll eventually grow out of the excited peeing. He is still a puppy, and has a sad history. My Akita puppy is 75lbs and does this too. It's really hard to get him outside before he's just "sooo happy". They will grow out of this.
If you don't get him outside before he goes....ignore it. Clean it up and disinfect the spot with an enzyme type cleaner that removes smell.
As for the "little poop accidents"...sounds like he's too anxious being left alone. I'd crate train him, and start back to basics with house training. Also get him used to being alone for short periods of time. Take your coat off and on repeatedly without going anywhere. Jingle your car keys. Get him used to your leaving routine. Head out for a few minutes, and come back in. Make it all really calm and relaxed.
Enroll in a positive based obedience class. He needs confidence. The more confident he is, the less clingy he'll be, and the less submissive urination he'll be doing.
2007-01-09 23:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jupiter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have an answer but my mom's dog does this too. When I come over I put my hand on his back so he can't jump on me (and pee on my leg). He calms down and then I pet him and he usually stops peeing by then. He's not fixed and a few people have suggested getting him neutered to stop it.
2007-01-09 23:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by jamesnjaime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's definitely something up with smaller dogs. i've known many small dogs that are like that. The may have less control over their bladders. I believe that over time it will stop.
2007-01-10 02:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by mikegfx8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is sweet! What you can do is not pay that much attention to him. If you don't really want to do that you can proably get another dog so he would be happy to play with.
2007-01-09 23:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should take him/she to the clinic he/she probily has a blader problem...
2007-01-09 23:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by aidee_reggegurl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋