FranVT Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 When I get home from work and sometimes when someone 'exciting' comes over or whatever Luuka has a little wee Not like a big proper wee but enough to puddle on the floor. It's not the biggest deal ever I always greet her in the front yard and make sure we are on the grass. Should I be worried or should I be trying to discourage this somehow? It hasn't always happened, it seems to be a fairly recent thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Kyzer did this when he was a pup, didn't start until he was about 16 weeks from memory - we got into the habit of ignoring him when coming through the door and waiting until he had calmed down to say hello, and not bending over him and he grew out of it within a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Maybe only give her a proper greeting once she is calm, so that she knows she has to be settled before she gets any attention. It's always tempting to greet them with the same excitement that our dogs give us (as it is lovely to see them so happy). Waiting till she is calm before you say anything and give pats will give her the message that she needs to settle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppyx Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 our little shih tzu cross does it alot when family come to visit she gets all excited and pees as she jumps on em ha... we're working on it but as long as shes outside then its fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranVT Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Okay I'll try ignoring her, she goes completely mental barking until I acknowledge her (honestly I think it's just her way, she is barking excitedly not annoyingly) but I will try to make her greeting times a calmer time. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoo Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 is your pup rolling onto her back? Weeing when ppl approach and rolling onto their back can be a submission gesture rather than excitement. If pup starts to wee when being pat, stop patting and walk away. The behaviour will stop over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs tornsocks Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Ignoring when we first see Archie after waking up, getting home etc. I think is one of the best doggie rules we use. He still gets excited easily but it's a good way of keeping things under control. He will still wag his whole body and occasionally attempt to jump, but he now knows that when he's calm (even if it takes 10 to 15 minutes), he'll get his lovin'. Means he doesn't go crazy when others come over as well or try to jump on visitors. If he's outside and we come home, we don't always let him in straight away -- he sees us through the window, chatting, talking about our day and then it's like 'oh there's archie, will we see if he wants to come inside ?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky thatcher Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I find ignoring/playing down the welcome works. Also meet and greet outside. My silky who is 4 still does it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I just totally ignore- don't even LOOK at them- walk inside, do whatever for a few minutes.. then CALMLY say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie_Ollie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Our little guy (11.5 week old Aussie Terrier) does this from time to time. I assumed it was normal and that he would grow out of it as his bladder control strengthened. Friends of mine had a dog with a similar problem and I am fairly sure it didn't last long and stopped with minimal intervention from them. Maybe lucky... who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yep, another ignore here. Don't reinforce the behaviour by acknowledging it, or she'll think that is what she is supposed to do. Wait until she is calm before greeting her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughgirl27 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I agree, It is a sign of submisssion. Ignoring it will go a long way toward stoping it. XXToughgirlXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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