She is probably submissively urinating, which indicates that she is frightened. Do not scold her- she is not doing this to misbehave and it will only make her more frightened.
My Great Dane used to do the same thing when my mother-in-law came over. To remedy this, we had her take care of the dog for a whole weekend while we were out of town. They went on walks together and my mother-in-law fed her, which helped her gain the dog's trust. Now, my Dane loves my mother-in-law and is no longer frightened.
2007-12-11 10:20:45
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answered by Critter Queen 5
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ok, here ya go. I rescued a shepherd mix, pregnant as could be and had to leave her at my Mom's for the weekend, until I could get my keys to get into the center I work at, well I fractured my nose and cheeks someone else was on call and I did weasel the dog away from her owner who abused her, i didn't even have my papers to issue a summons on him.
I scrambled the dog had a fish hook in her mouth I got out, almost emmbeded it between the idiots eyes, so i call MOM and she agreed to hold her for me over the weekend until I could get this girl a year and a half who was going to whelp her 3rd litter ugh.
My bother fell in love with her the moment he saw her and well needless to say she stayed with him, pups and all until they were fixed and adopted out, well Sheba had a serious urine problem at first everytime we approached she wet herself, nothing worse than seeing this emesiated mom to be fall to her back and coware.
Time is the thing, a lot of interactiing with her is what stopped this, she is a different dog now and never know that was the same girl who feared her own shadow.
Your Mom needs to make more visits to her if at all possible, maybe a treat something to offer friendship. I work with these dogs all the time and the way we get them to build trust and to ease them is to offer a treat, no yelling or anything, it only makes it worse.
If she is excited when she sees Mom as my female dog Cin is to see some favorites, take her outside to greet "Grandma" this keeps from htting your carpets and floors no harm done, but make sure she is outside before she arrives, and again more visits helps to calm the excited bladder.
2007-12-11 18:38:37
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answered by skydancer_2489 3
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Not an uncommon response. The thing to do is to get your mom to ignore her completely when she sees her - not easy, and not very nice, but the only thing to do. Your mom only has to do it until the behaviour is corrected - once your dog stops peeing when she sees her your mom can behave as normal towards her again.
Just because a behaviour is involuntary doesn't mean it can't be corrected. Obviously seeing your mom triggers a certain response in your dog, and the only way to correct that is to change the way your mom treats your dog in the first place - something is causing this behaviour, and the behaviour can only be extinguished if the 'trigger' is taken away.
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2007-12-11 18:25:01
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answered by Chalice 7
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If she is too excited then she may pee because she can't control herself. Your mom has to completely ignore the dog, not touch her, talk to her or even look at her (eye contact), until your dog is completely calm.
If she is given attention while she is in an excited state of mind you are encouraging her excitement.
Excitement is NOT happiness in dogs, it is an unbalanced state of mind.
The dog should not bark or cry, should not jump up on your mom and should not be spinning in circles or jumping up in the air. A calm greeting is when the dog is calmly sniffing and wagging the tail or is indifferent to the new comer.
Tell your mom the new rules. To ignore the dog until she is calm, then give a pet. (No talking, touching or eye contact, until the dog is calm.
Also, to help set the dog up for success, let her out to pee before your mom comes around to see her. An empty bladder will create an opportunity for success, and the more successful no-pee encounters with your mom, the closer you are to a dog who is calm and under control. Her brain is used to peeing around your mom. Your have to retrain her state of mind and associate yuor mom with an assertive calmness.
2007-12-11 18:22:06
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answered by Aeries 4
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It could be that she is excited to see your mom...if this is the case, your mom needs to stay calm when she sees the dog. Just quietly take the dog outside to potty...when it has calmed down some, then she gives it attention.
It could also be submissive. Your dog recognizes your mom as alpha and is trying to please. In the dog world, submissive urination shows that the dog knows the alpha is in charge. If this is the case, your mom needs to ignore that behavior. Don't yell or reward...just ignore. Eventually, the dog will start to understand he does not have to prove his submissiveness by urinating.
If it is one of these two reasons...do not yell or punish the dog. This will only make things worse...
2007-12-11 18:20:15
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answered by KS 7
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Whether it is excitement or anxiety, the approach is the same. Tell your mom not to look, touch or speak to your dog when she visits. She should ignore your dog all together. Once the dog has calmed, it will initiate contact and will be less likely to "dribble".
2007-12-11 18:26:17
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answered by TennesseeDogTrainer 2
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If she really likes your mom, then she's probably pees when excited. Try taking her outside before she sees your mom.
2007-12-11 18:16:43
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answered by Rover Fan 4
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Its to do with excitement mine use to do it you'll have to check when your mum comes and take her out b4. Does she jump up & get all excited?? If so it may also be a case of your mum ignoring her, get your mum to turn her back on her until she settles down, then fuss her for been a good girl and not jumping etc
2007-12-11 18:24:19
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answered by G 2
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Shes scared you should play a little rough with her and try to get so puppy pad they help because they smell like grass i have had my pomeranian for 6 years and thats what used ton happen when he was scared eventually they grow out of it
2007-12-11 19:10:23
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answered by Ayanna B 1
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Here's an excellent article that may help. Submissive urination is something they have NO control over, so you can't "punish" them or correct them for it--it will only get worse!
http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/behaviourproblems/suburine.html
2007-12-11 18:19:09
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answered by KimbeeJ 7
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