Submission peeing

[Sue Poland]

Cooper is my sweet puppy that has some issues. I am not sure what happened to him (before we brought him home) but it took him weeks to warm up to my husband and adult son who lives at home. I brought Cooper home when he was 11 weeks, he is 6 months now and when my husband, son or someone new comes in the house he cowers a bit when he goes to them and pees. I have exposed him to many situations and people to try to desesitize him, and it does not seem to get any better. He had two homes before coming to us, his forever home.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, I love all I have learned from everyone's knowledge at DK already!
Sue

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Tone of voice and inflection are very important. With JD, I was also told to always sound very upbeat and cheerful, and never say "it's okay", especially in a tone that implies that it might not be. LOL 

[Sue Poland]

I love this, and so visual thanks! Your right it can ruin shoes and pants, not exactly the welcome people want when they see that cute face!