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Originally Posted by luvlee  Hi, Welcome to YT.
I had a yorkie many years ago that would have "excitement pee pee" whenever guests came over. I never could break him of that. |
According to the article I linked, excitement urination is a little different.
"If your dog urinates when he's playing or being greeted but doesn’t exhibit submissive postures, he has a different problem: excitement urination."
Here are the recommendations if the problem is submissive urination:
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| Recommendations First, take your dog to your veterinarian to rule out any medical reasons for the behavior.
Then, start building up his confidence with these steps:
Teach him commands using positive reinforcement training methods.
Keep his routine and environment as consistent as possible.
Gradually expose him to new people and new situations and try to ensure that his new experiences are positive and happy.
Keep greetings low-key (no bear hugs or loud voices, which your dog may perceive as acts of dominance).
Encourage and reward confident postures such as sitting or standing.
Give him an alternative to submissive behaviors. For example, have him "sit" or "shake" as you approach, and reward him for obeying.
Avoid approaching him with postures that he may interpret as dominant or confrontational. Avoid direct eye contact; look at his back or tail instead. Get down on his level by bending at the knees rather than leaning over from the waist. Ask others to approach him in the same way. Pet him under the chin rather than the top of his head. Approach him from the side, rather than head on, and/or present the side of your body to him.
Eliminate odors wherever your dog submissively urinates, especially if he isn't completely house-trained.
Don't punish or scold him for submissive urination. This will only make the problem worse.
If your dog is extremely fearful, ask your vet about medications that may help during the retraining process.
Above all, be patient. It will take time for your dog to gain confidence, but with you leading the way, he can overcome his fears and blossom into a happy, secure dog.
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