Excited dribbles/piddles?

[Lindsey & Cocoa]

When Someone new (or when I came home from being gone for a week) comes around Cocoa she has excited peeing happeing.  Is this something that they outgrow or does a dog who does this do this its whole life?

[Connie & Kramer]

I'd like to know the answer too.  My pup gets so excited when I come home, I have to take him straight outside.  It's not submissive peeing, it's dribbles.  I hope he outgrows it, but if not, it's not the end of the world.

[Bonnie and Kona]

I had a dog that was a submissive pee-er. Some important techniques help... 

Do not look at or talk to the dog when you or a guest enters. Ignore the dog. The worst thing is an excited greeting.

Do not put your hand over the dog's head to pet it or lean over the dog. That triggers submission... peeing.

Greet the dog outside. Come in the house... do not look at or talk to the dog... take the dog outside to greet

Greet the dog outside with a calm and even demeanor including squatting down to pet it rather than leaning over the head. 

I hope this makes sense. There are lots of places to learn about how to handle submissive peeing... the dribbling is the same thing.

No it does not last the life of the dog. It just feels that way. :o(

[Katie & Charlie]

I have a 4 month old boy who is an excited pee'er.  He only does it when new people come to the house.  I was told he would outgrow it so I'm hopeful.  Meanwhile, thanks, Bonnie for the great tips!  I'll try all of that!

[Heather Martinez]

Teddy used to do this when we came home from work too. Now he's 15 months and he just pees a little when he sees one of his favorite people or someone he sees rarely. We make sure to take him outside before anyone comes over to visit so it doesn't happen in the house.

[Ashley, Ronnie and Ruby]

Ruby was (and still is at times) an excite pee-er. Now it is usually for someone new. Sometimes they grow out of it. What usually works is having the person ignore her at first. Seems mean but it gives her time to calm down. Other times, I have them meet outside just in case. All the dog is doing is showing s/he is not a threat. Submissive peeing is quite common, especially when they are young.

[Lindsey & Cocoa]

One of hubbys friends was over today and I told him to not look at the dog or talk to her.  It seemed to work. 

The other time she pees is when she gets into trouble, but only when hubby yells at her. So he has to watch that.

 

The lady that cleans for me I tried to have her not talk to the dog in her cage but as soon as I let her out she came over to the gate and loved on her and BAM she dribbled all over my carpet.

[Bonnie and Kona]

If these suggestions are making a difference already she is not going to be a life-long pee-er. Glad it's helping. She sounds so cute!