My dog is two (no longer a puppy). But she continues to suffer from an involuntary behavior most often associated with puppies -- submissive urination. Every day I come home and she is happy to see me -- so she pees. (Note: I do NOT make a 'big deal' out of greeting her. But just seeing me sets her off.) When I get out the leash to go for a walk -- she pees. If I walk around a corner in the house and surprise her unexpectedly with direct eye contact -- she pees. Vet says nothing physically wrong with her. I have had her for 9 months. She may have been abused before I got her, but my training methods have been entirely gentle. I even took her to obedience training, but that has made things WORSE. She obeys, but pees on every single command (sit, down, come, etc.) This is an involuntary behavior, I understand -- but if it does not end soon, we are going to have to part ways! Help!
2007-07-11 15:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Missy T 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I used to breed Dachshunds and that does not make me an expert, however, the dog fears you subconsciously and think you are the dominant one. . . .true in this pack you are. Get another un-neutered male and breed then. the female will be more focused on the male rather than you.
2007-07-11 15:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Awww poor little girl. Do you have a fenced in yard where she can go out? That would be a big help. Otherwise, you may have to buy an x-pen for her and put papers or wee wee pads down. That way she won't pee on the floor as soon as you get home. No matter how gentle you are, it will take a lot of time for her to get over her early experiences. I know it's frustrating but I hope you love her enough to hang in there with her. She needs lots of patience, TLC and time. If you relax, it will help her to relax but be prepared for a long haul. It could take a year or longer for her come around but if you hang in there, it will happen.
2007-07-11 15:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If u could find out what happen to her be for u got here that would help a lot. Try to ignore here when u come in, n give here a treat when she is calm only. What ever u try give it some time to see if it works b 4 u stop ( 2 or 3 weeks) good luck
2007-07-11 16:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We got a Bloodhound that was abused before we got her at 9months old & she did the same thing....at first when we'd see her doing it, we'd hurry her outside(not speaking a word to her)---then when she contined doing it, we would TOTALLY ignore her when we came into the house & make her go directly outside. Eventually she out grew it but still does it occassionally when she's really excited(she's 2 now). I hope this helps----good luck! I understand your frustration but I think it's due to the dog being eager to please you & may have anxiety-be it good or bad anxiety.
I've even heard of dogs having weak urethra's and they "leak" and maybe this is what's going on?
2007-07-11 15:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Vicki C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She does have an extreme case of this. Mentally she must be very anxious still, and it could have nothing to do with how you are treating her. It sounds like you've done a lot of good things to help. Who knows what she went through before you got her? Here is a good article that may offer some help:
http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/behaviourproblems/suburine.html
2007-07-11 15:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just work with him and have quite a lot of persistence. I'm first going 2 reward u on rescuing him---U gave him a 2d danger so just work with him and he will to obtain trust in u. It will take time however he will learn that u r there 2 make his existence better. Excellent success and Bravo 4 rescuing----we need extra persons like u on the planet!
2016-08-04 04:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not:
Raise your voice, make any sudden movements, show any dominance.
There is a Dog Whisperer episode on dogs that need more confidence. Watch it. You can get a better understanding by seeing it rather and people typing it to you.
2007-07-11 15:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had a sheltie that did that- but not to that extreme. when she saw my dad, if he petted her and talked to her she would pee. so he would let her out to go pee first and then would talk to her. obviously you dont have a behavioral problem that needed obedience training. maybe bonding w/ her and taking her w/ you whereever you go(within reason of course) like on weekends??? that is only thing i can think of. obviously it is out of fear she is doing it.
2007-07-11 15:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by ruby71174 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋