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by Rain on 20 September 2009 - 00:09
First off I would like to say hi to everyone . I'm new here, first time i posted.
i have a 8 month old male that pees when he's happy. When my husband comes home from work he pees.
He's a great dog just pees when he's happy or excited. Will he grow out of this or is there somthing else it could be.....Rain
i have a 8 month old male that pees when he's happy. When my husband comes home from work he pees.
He's a great dog just pees when he's happy or excited. Will he grow out of this or is there somthing else it could be.....Rain
by VomRuiz on 20 September 2009 - 01:09
Hi and Welcome,
The best thing I can tell you is to completely ignore the behavior. Turn your back to him. Don't act mad, don't yell. This will only make it worse. Don't give him any attention, speak to him or look at him until he settles down. Maybe someone else can help more. Usually they outgrow it
Good Luck!
Stacy
The best thing I can tell you is to completely ignore the behavior. Turn your back to him. Don't act mad, don't yell. This will only make it worse. Don't give him any attention, speak to him or look at him until he settles down. Maybe someone else can help more. Usually they outgrow it
Good Luck!
Stacy
by JRANSOM on 20 September 2009 - 01:09
Hello and welcome,
I would suggest that when someone comes in, do not greet the dog. Just go about your business until he settles. Do not look at him or speak. My guess is it is submissive urination.
I would suggest that when someone comes in, do not greet the dog. Just go about your business until he settles. Do not look at him or speak. My guess is it is submissive urination.
by Uber Land on 20 September 2009 - 01:09
I agree with the above posts.
another thing you may consider is crating him before your husband comes home, and after everything has settled, let him out. don't make a big deal over him, just let him out and go about your business.
some dogs grow out of submissive urination, others do not. if all else fails, maybe try a belly band fitted for him (like a male diaper). that way he wets himself and might correct the behavior that way.
another thing you may consider is crating him before your husband comes home, and after everything has settled, let him out. don't make a big deal over him, just let him out and go about your business.
some dogs grow out of submissive urination, others do not. if all else fails, maybe try a belly band fitted for him (like a male diaper). that way he wets himself and might correct the behavior that way.
by Rain on 20 September 2009 - 02:09
Thank you , I will try to crate him before my husband comes home. I don't make a big deal over the peeing.
When you say submissive urination is that from respect or fear. We have never hit him or anything like that.
Rain
When you say submissive urination is that from respect or fear. We have never hit him or anything like that.
Rain
by VomRuiz on 20 September 2009 - 02:09
If he has never been abused, most likely it's him showing you he is submissive to you. Not necessarily frightened of you. Also some confidence building games may help him.
by Uber Land on 20 September 2009 - 02:09
its a sign of respect really. Its his way of saying "I have no intention on challenging your authority"
by DebiSue on 20 September 2009 - 10:09
Welcome Rain,
My girl would pee whenever someone leaned over her as in reaching down to pet her. That always triggered her so when you or your hubby and even your friends come into the house, first of all don't make eye contact, pretend she doesn't exist. I know that can be hard especially if he is jumping on you. Sooner or later he will figure it out and sit quietly until you call him to you. Then, instead of leaning over to pet him, kneel down to his level, talk softly and stroke his cheeks, not the top of his head. This hopefully will help.
Deb
My girl would pee whenever someone leaned over her as in reaching down to pet her. That always triggered her so when you or your hubby and even your friends come into the house, first of all don't make eye contact, pretend she doesn't exist. I know that can be hard especially if he is jumping on you. Sooner or later he will figure it out and sit quietly until you call him to you. Then, instead of leaning over to pet him, kneel down to his level, talk softly and stroke his cheeks, not the top of his head. This hopefully will help.
Deb
by malshep on 21 September 2009 - 11:09
Welcome Rain, enjoy the site.
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
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