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I'm Sandy and I have 3 Morkies, and 1 Yorkie, all girls. When I come home, I walk in the door and do not even stop to greet my 4 excited girls, I walk directly to the back door saying "lets go", and walk out with them and get them outside to pee. If I take too long, one of my little ones does an excite pee on the floor. Once they have all gone out, then we get to finish greeting.
It's hard to tell what is causing Mindy to cower and pee, and is likely a carryover from some experience in her past before you had her.
Is she a rescue, and do you know anything about her past? I think that rescue organizations may have some helpful hints on understanding and retraining a rescue. I don't have any specific experience, but think patience and positive rewards for proper behavior will help her overcome this. Be specific about how friends and family handle the situation, and make sure everybody is consistent in getting her outside to pee, even if they have to lure her with a treat. In my house, that means walking out with them and not just opening the door.
Good luck and keep us posted, and please let us know more about Mindy. |