[Hippie]

Anyone think of a remedy for a year old shitz tzu who gets so excited in greeting people that she pees? I've tried taking her out beforehand if I know company is coming but even if she goes she still has a little left over to say 'hi' with. She loves people and isn't peeing because she's afraid so don't know what to do next??? Any suggestions?

[Perna]

I liked this guy's explanation and suggestion:

http://www.clickandtreat.com/webart105.htm

[lynn P.]

I have the same problem with Bella - she gets so excited she pees. Not all the time but she's 3 and still does it sometimes. What lessens it for us is we can either:
1. put her in the crate until she settles down.
2. make sure she goes out before the person comes.
3 tell the person not to say hi to her or react at all - I know it's hard to ignore a cutie and it seems kind of mean but this might work. Then when your pet gets over the excitement you can let the person say hi calmly.

I'm wondering if they ever get over it? I thought it was a puppy stage. Has your dog always done this or just since she's older - could be a bladder infection or stones in the bladder.

[lynn P.]

Originally Posted by Perna

I liked this guy's explanation and suggestion:

http://www.clickandtreat.com/webart105.htm

Thanks Perna - this is an excellent article and very interesting to understand the meaning behind 'excitable peeing' and 'submissive peeing' - I didn't know this was the dogs way of submitting and this is spot on info in regards to Bella. She's a very submissive dog. The eye contact is another one I hadn't thought of either - she does this most with my husband because he's one of her favorite people. I'm going put a cup of kibble near the door so he can give her a few treats as he comes in -awesome idea. I'm anxious to try these tips out...yippie

[(JD)]

Here's another one on "excitement urination" http://www.suite101.com/content/exci...in-dogs-a71041

Please do attend to it... I had a friend who never did and we lived with the event every time I went over til the dog died

also socialize you dog..elsewhere...take her out for walks, dog parks etc..so she is used to meeting & greeting (ok haven't looked at the articles yet..just checking in real quick)

you be calm too..if you get upset about it & stress your dog will feed off of that...& it will become a cycle...

crating your dog until someone comes in will work for a bit but when you release your dog she will submissive pee...you can have the greeting take place outside...if possible...

part of the problem does have to do with a younger dog...they just don't have the bladder control..& the problem becomes habit...again it ties into lack of socialization...then stress...etc.

this is where a good puppy class, dog park etc comes in handy..your dog becomes used to meeting & greeting people, dogs etc..& learns the proper socialization skills...

also..you learn them as well...until then..buy lots of cleaning items & stock up on patience..remember the dog isn't doing it on purpose..really.

stumpy

[Hippie]

Originally Posted by Perna

I liked this guy's explanation and suggestion:

http://www.clickandtreat.com/webart105.htm

Thanks Perna,
there's lots of info there. I like the idea that puppies don't eat and pee at the same time so a treat sounds like the way to go until I can tell the guests to ignore her. Am going to try that.

[Hippie]

Originally Posted by (JD)

Here's another one on "excitement urination" http://www.suite101.com/content/exci...in-dogs-a71041

Please do attend to it... I had a friend who never did and we lived with the event every time I went over til the dog died

Am also going to try the "more confident" route. Teach her a new command.
Wonder how I know what is age related and when it's confidence related?
But will give her more training.

[SadJames]

My female Weimaraner outgrew it eventually. after 3 I think. But she still does it if it's someone she really likes and they start petting her and getting her excited.