14 week goldendoodle--lots of excitable peeing, help!

[David Johnson]

Howdy, folks--our 14 week old Goldendoodle, Alfie, is pretty much a constant joy and delight. There is, however, one "except," and that is...except when he gets really excited to see someone new (that is, anyone not in our immediate family), and then he dribbles out a little bit of urine. This can range from no big deal (if we're outside, on grass) to sort of annoying (if we're outside, on a sidewalk), to embarrassing, to problematic (if he's on carpet or something like that.) We've tried to deal with this by anticipating when someone is going to come over, and then taking him outside to pee immediately before they arrive. For the most part this works, although sometimes we forget to take him out, and then they arrive and WHOOPS, there's the urine! 

My question: we assume this is primarily age related, and he's just not that used to being able to hold his urine (although he can go all night, from 10pm to 6am, without going out), and that this behavior will fade after time. Can anyone share their own experience--is this sort of thing really common? Will he grow out of it? 

Thank you!

[Kary, Sparty & Stella]

Both my puppies did this. When people come in, ask them to ignore, don't talk to him and no eye contact with him until he gets acclimated. I know, it feels like it will never end, but it does. The doggie daycare and groomers used to go crazy when Sparty walked in the door with joyous "Sparty the parti is here" and he would pee everywhere. I finally had to ask them to stop doing that. :). But, they can do it again, now.

[Bonnie and Kona]

I agree with Kary. I had a dog with submissive peeing issues and we were very careful to advise visitors not to touch or even look at the puppy when they came into the house. Yes, it is best to greet outside, but still have the guests follow those guidelines. Be sure no one pets the puppy by putting their hand over the top of his head. It triggers the submissive peeing response. Once the puppy is showing no excitement let the puppy greet the seated guest with the guest still not making eye contact. Ask your guest to reach under the puppy's chin to pet rather than going over his head. I hope this helps. It should subside over time.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Most dogs outgrow this.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Haley (and my previous dog) both did this.  My DH would have to call me to let me know he was a few minutes from home so I could take Haley out to pee first.  When people came over Haley would have to greet them on the porch (even if they ignored him) so we could hose off the porch afterward.  When Haley would go to the vet they always had to clean up after him.  Slowly it subsided. He no longer does it.  There is hope.

[Jennett Pulley]

Lolli stopped her leaking at around 8 months.  It was icky, but at least we knew it was coming.