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How to Avoid Excitement and Submissive Urination
December 5th, 2009 | 
Author: What is Submissive Urination
Excitement and submissive urination originate from very different canine emotions, but end with the same result: leaking urine. Puppies are especially prone to both problems, and will usually outgrow them. However, it is important to know how to train your dog correctly to avoid prolonging this behavior.
Is Excitement Urination and Submissive Urination Common
Excitement urination, as the name implies, occurs when the dog is excited. It is common during greetings or while playing.
Submissive urination is behavior exhibited by a dog that feels threatened. It is usually accompanied by other submissive behavior, such as cowering, and is used in nature to avoid conflict by acknowledging another dog’s dominance. It is mostly seen in puppies. Young dogs are at the bottom of the status hierarchy and they use submission urination to prove that they know their place, and to avoid provoking older dogs. It is also seen in dogs that are naturally timid or overly sensitive. It may also be seen in dogs that have suffered some kind of abusive treatment.
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How to train your dog to avoid excitement and submissive urination
Begin by improving his confidence. This can be accomplished by reassuring him that you are not a threat.
- Keep greetings low-key, ignoring the dog until he calms down.
- Approach the dog by crouching at his level, rather than standing over him.
- Avoid direct eye contact, which is a sign of aggression in dog world.
- Pet him on the shoulder, back, or under the chin, not on top of the head.
Punishing or yelling at the dog will only exacerbate the problem. When the dog urinates involuntarily, pay no attention and clean up the mess without reproach or fanfare.
What are some causes of excitement and submissive urination
Sometimes, spontaneous urination is caused by loud arguments between people, or loud noises, such as engines backfiring, or thunder.  The main thing to remember is that it is not spiteful behavior. Observe your dog to determine exactly what causes the urination and then try removing the threat. It is also important to realize that, regardless of whether the threat is real or not, the dog perceives it to be real. It is therefore the dog’s perception of what constitutes a threat that must be altered.
What should I do in the meantime
In addition to knowing how to train your dog, it is also helpful to know how to mitigate the problem until it is resolved.
- Withholding water for a couple of hours before guests arrive will mean that the dog’s bladder isn’t full when he greets them.
- When returning home, open your door before entering. Allow your dog to come outside to say hello.
- Cover the floor of the entryway to your house with plastic, allowing for quick and easy cleaning.
- Alert your guests to the situation, and show them how to approach your dog.
- Separate your dog from loud visitors.
What about the older dog who spontaneously urinates
If the problem persists beyond the puppy years, it may be necessary to have the dog examined by a veterinarian, to ensure that there isn’t an underlying bladder problem.
Will dog obedience training classes help
Obedience training classes will boost a shy dog’s confidence by teaching him how to please his owner. For your convenience we have reviewed the top three dog obedience training click here for results. The process of learning commands and receiving rewards is empowering to an insecure dog. It is very likely that in learning how to train your dog, you will also learn which of your own actions may have contributed to the problem in the first place.
The best way to train your dog to overcome submissive urination is to raise the dog in a happy and loving environment.
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