Touch n she urinates - Page 1

Hello, Forum guys, happy xmas n a prosperous new year devoid of economic recession. I have a beautiful 6 months old female gsd that "urinates most of the time she is touched". Is it that she's afraid or nervous, normal or what is responsible ? Although, i wouldn't say we've given good socialization. Has any body with such expirience succeed in reversing it? What do i do? Help/S.O.S.

Puppies show submission by urinating.  Puppies might also show fear by urinating. This isn't a potty training issue, it's submission issue.  NEVER scold her for this it will just get worse.  Here are some things to try:

1. Keep her hungry--have food in your right hand (or left hand) & lure her in front of you so that she's sideways--rub her back legs telling her good girl--if you see her start to squat, move sideways letting her eat the food.  Practice this before you try it.
2. Do not stand in front of her or tower over her--stand sideways when she comes up to you.
3. If you can't manage sideways, have food in your hand & have her follow behind you--talk to her gently.  Smile at her when you feed her--the smile will become a safety signal later on.
4. If she urinates right out of the crate or when greeting you, throw a ball for her or throw food on the ground to break the initial excitement.
5. Place a small bowl of food for her when she comes out of her crate--good stuff so she's thinking about the food instead of you--but not her whole meal.  You will use food mostly to take her mind off you & to ease the excitement.
6. Play with her alot--throw balls.  When she comes back to you with the ball, have another one ready to throw.
7. When putting on a leash, tell her to sit & approach her from the back (make sure she knows you're there so she won't be startled), rub her shoulders while you snap on the leash--talk to her gently.  If she still urinates with this method try a slip leash where you can slip it over her head without any fiddling.
8. Train her motivationally with lots of rewards--it builds her confidence & confidence is the issue.