Pee Here. Pee There. Pee Everywhere....

[Crazy Doodle Lady]

Dexter is doing well with his potty training.  He is 14 weeks now and is getting the hang of it.  We have an occasional accident here or there but he does know to go to the door when it's time.  He also knows to go to the door at his doggy gym.  However.....

I took Dexter to his gym today for his third visit.  When Dexter meets a new dog or a dog comes up to him he gets scared and pees.  He is the most timid dog I have ever met.  He is scared of every dog no matter the size.  (This is why I started bringing him to the gym to socialize and build confidence.)  Today was our third visit so I thought he would be a little more confident but I was wrong.  There was a Rottweiler there who is a therapy dog.  Very well behaved and sweet.  To Dexter tho she was a horrible huge giant.  He peed every single time she came near him.  The lady who runs the gym does not like the pee on her rubber flooring at all.  She lets me know every single time.  It's not like he's peeing on purpose or because he's not trained.  When he actually has to pee he goes to the door like he is supposed to.  The small dribbles are only when he is scared or intimidated.  So today the lady who runs the gym was sitting on the floor with the dogs and Dexter came over for attention.  He was standing over her when the big dog came up to him.  Of course Dexter peed all over the lady. I died.

I'm not sure what to do about all of this.  I want him to go to the dog gym to socialize and learn to play with other dogs but I don't think he'll be welcome much longer if the peeing continues.  The dog gym is great because the dogs are grouped in play dates with dogs with similar play styles and are constantly supervised.  It's a great place for him to learn.  Taking him to a dog park where anyone can show up is out of the question.  He would get picked on and I don't want to traumatize him or have an injury like Bear did when he was attacked at a dog park.  

Will he outgrow the submissive scared peeing or should I give up hope?  

[Crazy Doodle Lady]

This saturday our minor league baseball team is hosting "Dog Daze." Four times a season fans are allowed to bring their dogs to the stadium for a game.  Last year I just so happened to be there on one of the dog nights and it was amazing.  So many vendors and booths were set up for the dogs.  There were swimming pools, water stations, treat stations and dogs of all shapes and sizes.  They went all out for the dogs and their owners.  I think I'll bring Dexter with me this saturday so he can observe all of the people, animals and sounds safely in his mothers arms.  While we wear our matching baseball hats of course! Last year I met a Weimardoodle that was as big as a horse and absolutely gorgeous.  I can't wait to see who we meet this year.  

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Sounds like so much fun! The San Diego Padres have the " dog days of Summer" at Petco Park...the same thing. It's in July this year and we are going with Enzo. Can't wait!