How can i stop my springer from being so timid. she's 2 and still pees on the floor when someone comes?

Answer 1

Hi there, if you've had her since she was a pup, it's probably her nature, but you can still help her along.

Try leaving the TV on - not too loud! - so that she is used to noises and people talking

Take her out for walks - maybe you have a friend who has a non agressive well behaved dog? That will give your dog confidence.

Eventually, dog training/socialising classes may be useful.

Good luck

Answer 2

Yup, that's submissive peeing. Try to not make eye contact with the dog - a hard stare (or, in your dog's case, any stare into her eyes) is confrontational for a dog. So avoid that and tell your guests and family the same. Looming over the dog, walking directly towards her, speaking loudly around her - these are all things that you need to do your best to avoid.
I recently read that one owner helped his dog by turning around, away from the dog, and kneeling so that he could back up towards the dog to put on her leash w/o creating a puddle - sounds intense, I know, but at least you'll start to convince your dog that you don't mean her any harm.
Never hurts to toss treats in her direction when you're in the same room. Don't ask her to do anything - just reward her for hanging out with you.

Answer 3

Ususally timid means submissive. When you or others come in completely ignore her for 10 minutes and when you do address her kneel down to her level and pet her. To bend over a dog and reach is a preditory sign to dogs and she may be thinking she is fixing to be eaten or harmed. Good luck