my dog pees when a stranger touches him... what do I do?

Question

This is something that has always happened. He used to do this when we was a puppy but now he is 10 months old. Now it is only for strangers, or someone he doesnt know that well. Whenever someone reaches out to touch him instead of them waiting for him to go to them... he pees himself. It's a horrible problem when he is inside. If you could help... it would be aprreciated. Thank you!

Answer 1

It's called submissive urination. Many puppies have it. Usually they grow out of it, at least mostly, but some have it for years. Basically, your dog is scared.

The best thing to do is to instruct people to not touch or make eye contact with your puppy when they first see him. Give your puppy time to adjust. If your puppy approaches them, they should still avoid touching or making eye contact. After 10-20 minutes or so, they can try petting the puppy if the puppy appears interested.

It's kind of funny, but could you imagine if you walked into a store and tons of people rushed to your side and started petting your head? It would make you nervous. You probably wouldn't pee on yourself, but, you'd probably prefer people not touch you until you knew them better and were more comfortable. Let your puppy have this same courtesy. Let your puppy watch them, sniff them, etc before they acknowledge he's even there. Over time, this will build confidence in your puppy and he will slowly grow out of this habit.

oh, and to help with the peeing in the house: take the dog outside when people first pet him. If you think he may pee, take him outside first.

Your dog cant control himself in this case. He doesn't mean to do it. Do not punish the dog, this will make the problem worse. As hard as it is, if the dog pees, act as though it didn't happen. Clean it up and don't say a word or even look at the dog. If you scold him for it, he will become more afraid and do it more often. Instead, try to prevent it by petting the dog outside during times you think he may pee out of excitement, nervousness or fear.

Answer 2

Your dog is either very happy or very nervous. My dog does that too. I would just take your pooch to the vet and tell them. They will give him some medicines that dont harm your pup or anything, they just help bladder control. You better go to the vet fast, cause my friends dog almost died cause she lost bladder control. Over time, your dog may lose bladder control cause of its age. If thats the case, they will put your poochie into very safe and simple and not so pricey surgery to help it. After the surgery, your dog may feel depressed and sore, so dont get worried if it doesnt want to play or jump. Hope this helps! ♥ Check out my questions too please!

Answer 3

The best thing to do is hold your baby when someone new comes over and introduce them while you are holding the baby (doggie). That's how we broke our baby from peeing every time someone new came over. You just have to make the baby feel safe! Hope that helps!!!!

Answer 4

hi its by way of fact he's worked up its very trouble-free in general in youthful canines, once I had this prob with my dogs i became recommended to start ignoring her once I first got here in the time of the door and ask my visitors to do the comparable. by utilising no longer greeting her and making a fuss or perhaps eye touch and then putting her quickly out to the rest room realy helped. while she did have an twist of destiny i advised her gently yet firmly "No" no longer as to make her apprehensive and placed her out returned. attempt this it takes time even though it beneficial labored for me. sturdy success!

Answer 5

tell people that never met ur dog tell them to not touch him until the dog feels asure of itself to go over and say hello hes excited and nervous and thats why he pees. hope this helps

Answer 6

It's submissive urination. Don't let strangers pet your dog...let the dog choose what interaction he wants until he gets to know the person very well.