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sallen15 · 09-13-2007, 04:22 AM

So last night was Lucy's puppy training class, it's our second week at stage 2
Anyway, last night the trainer decided that instead of puppy socialization with other puppies we were going to play "pass the puppy" so our pups could interact with other humans. Well Lucy loved this part, and everytime she got passed, she would pee, I know she does this when she gets excited, but we had taken her out before class and once in the middle of class. I was so embarassed, no one elses dog was doing this and everytime i looked up someone was going to get the paper towels and disinfectant and cleaning up.

Will she outgrow this stage?

Vinnie's Mom · 09-13-2007, 05:48 AM

Aw, i can understand your embarassment, but at the same it's kind of endearing that she gets so excited. I hope it was just a little pee. I wish I could help you understand this, but i have no experience with it, when Vinnie pees he means business!

diggy4 · 09-13-2007, 06:04 AM

My sisters Ada "piddles" everytime I touch her or she sees me!! Im not sure why some do it but I think it is fairly common she is just so happy she pees!!!

Erin · 09-13-2007, 06:12 AM

This has a name and it's common. They typically grow out of it. Training will actually help her become more confident and do this less often. Don't just pass her to new people. Let her approach them and have them ignore her for a minute until she calms down. That might help. Didn't the trainer have any advice for you???

yorkieusa · 09-13-2007, 06:15 AM

Don't be embarrassed. It will pass. Kacee did this when she was a puppy, too. It's just submissive urination, but it will go away in time.

BenjaminsMom27 · 09-13-2007, 06:16 AM

I can understand how embarrassing that could be, although i have not experienced excitement peeing. My little Benjamin seems to get an erection when he is excited to see me come home or some one new... It grosses me out a little.. but better then mopping the floor everyday

coroth · 09-13-2007, 06:20 AM

My friend's baby golden retriever does this if you basically look at her, let alone touch her, call her name, etc. The vet said that she MIGHT grow out of it, but she is unsure. I would suggest putting puppy diapers on her when you go to class so she doesn't do this next time and if she does no one will know. I've seen puppy diapers at the pet store for dogs in heat, but at my training class a dog was wearing them because he kept trying to mark the female dogs. They seemed to work well, and the dog's owner would just take the diapers off right after they stepped out of the trainers. I can only imagine how mortified you must have felt!!!

sallen15 · 09-13-2007, 07:48 AM

It was def. from excitement and not nervousness, the trainer just said that some puppies do this and it's like saying "here's some flowers" or something like that. Lucy gladly went on to each new person without any hesitation, the person would call her over and she would gladly run. So I don't think it was because I wasn't near, but i'm not sure.

diggy4 · 09-13-2007, 08:03 AM

When are they supposed to out grow it?? Ada is over 2 years old now

celstu1 · 09-13-2007, 08:55 AM

My fletch did this with 2 particular people for awhile but I think he grew out of it. he has not done it in a long time! thank god bc I felt soooo bad whenever he did it! and embarrassed!

lara2913 · 09-13-2007, 09:00 AM

Its usually a puppy thing, fingers crossed she grows out of it

demitasse · 09-13-2007, 06:31 PM

Demi's 5.5 years old and still does it. I think it's cute! I wish I could experience that level of utter joy!

I just have her greet people on the front porch or have a paper towel ready.

For My Coby · 09-13-2007, 06:41 PM

Hopefully you have an gleefully excited puppy that will grow out of it quickly.

But just in case..... I had a rescue that had a horrible problem with submissive urination (murder on the couch and carpet when she was jumping everywhere). Through a lot of research and good resources, I discovered that often in the wild, submissive dogs urinate to show respect for the dominant dog and to show (in the wonderful smell of their urine) that they mean no harm. She did this for my husband, and if he would react "in a good way" to her to calm her down, it got worse - trying to reinforce her desire to please him and not challenge him.

So as Erin suggested, I would also suggest while you're waiting for her to outgrow this, keep an eye out to make sure that you don't suspect submissive urination. That way, you can start training her on confidence building right away. But hopefully it's just a goofy puppy thing. I think I'd put some fancy pants on Lucy.

09-13-2007, 04:22 AM	#1
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	so embarrasing... So last night was Lucy's puppy training class, it's our second week at stage 2 Anyway, last night the trainer decided that instead of puppy socialization with other puppies we were going to play "pass the puppy" so our pups could interact with other humans. Well Lucy loved this part, and everytime she got passed, she would pee, I know she does this when she gets excited, but we had taken her out before class and once in the middle of class. I was so embarassed, no one elses dog was doing this and everytime i looked up someone was going to get the paper towels and disinfectant and cleaning up. Will she outgrow this stage? __________________ I MY LITTLE LUCY GOOSE! Dogster Profile: dogster.com/dogs/599542

09-13-2007, 05:48 AM	#2
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	Aw, i can understand your embarassment, but at the same it's kind of endearing that she gets so excited. I hope it was just a little pee. I wish I could help you understand this, but i have no experience with it, when Vinnie pees he means business! __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

09-13-2007, 06:04 AM	#3
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	My sisters Ada "piddles" everytime I touch her or she sees me!! Im not sure why some do it but I think it is fairly common she is just so happy she pees!!! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

09-13-2007, 06:12 AM	#4
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	This has a name and it's common. They typically grow out of it. Training will actually help her become more confident and do this less often. Don't just pass her to new people. Let her approach them and have them ignore her for a minute until she calms down. That might help. Didn't the trainer have any advice for you??? __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

09-13-2007, 06:15 AM	#5
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Don't be embarrassed. It will pass. Kacee did this when she was a puppy, too. It's just submissive urination, but it will go away in time. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-13-2007, 06:16 AM	#6
BenjaminsMom27 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Posts: 51	I can understand how embarrassing that could be, although i have not experienced excitement peeing. My little Benjamin seems to get an erection when he is excited to see me come home or some one new... It grosses me out a little.. but better then mopping the floor everyday

09-13-2007, 06:20 AM	#7
coroth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 609	My friend's baby golden retriever does this if you basically look at her, let alone touch her, call her name, etc. The vet said that she MIGHT grow out of it, but she is unsure. I would suggest putting puppy diapers on her when you go to class so she doesn't do this next time and if she does no one will know. I've seen puppy diapers at the pet store for dogs in heat, but at my training class a dog was wearing them because he kept trying to mark the female dogs. They seemed to work well, and the dog's owner would just take the diapers off right after they stepped out of the trainers. I can only imagine how mortified you must have felt!!! __________________ Courtney Lexie Lou-Who, queen of the world (or so she thinks...) Paisley Joesph, biggest yorkie wanna-be there is!!!

09-13-2007, 07:48 AM	#8
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	It was def. from excitement and not nervousness, the trainer just said that some puppies do this and it's like saying "here's some flowers" or something like that. Lucy gladly went on to each new person without any hesitation, the person would call her over and she would gladly run. So I don't think it was because I wasn't near, but i'm not sure. __________________ I MY LITTLE LUCY GOOSE! Dogster Profile: dogster.com/dogs/599542

09-13-2007, 08:03 AM	#9
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	When are they supposed to out grow it?? Ada is over 2 years old now __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

09-13-2007, 08:55 AM	#10
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	My fletch did this with 2 particular people for awhile but I think he grew out of it. he has not done it in a long time! thank god bc I felt soooo bad whenever he did it! and embarrassed! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

09-13-2007, 09:00 AM	#11
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Its usually a puppy thing, fingers crossed she grows out of it __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-13-2007, 06:31 PM	#12
demitasse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 95	Demi's 5.5 years old and still does it. I think it's cute! I wish I could experience that level of utter joy! I just have her greet people on the front porch or have a paper towel ready.

09-13-2007, 06:41 PM	#13
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Hopefully you have an gleefully excited puppy that will grow out of it quickly. But just in case..... I had a rescue that had a horrible problem with submissive urination (murder on the couch and carpet when she was jumping everywhere). Through a lot of research and good resources, I discovered that often in the wild, submissive dogs urinate to show respect for the dominant dog and to show (in the wonderful smell of their urine) that they mean no harm. She did this for my husband, and if he would react "in a good way" to her to calm her down, it got worse - trying to reinforce her desire to please him and not challenge him. So as Erin suggested, I would also suggest while you're waiting for her to outgrow this, keep an eye out to make sure that you don't suspect submissive urination. That way, you can start training her on confidence building right away. But hopefully it's just a goofy puppy thing. I think I'd put some fancy pants on Lucy. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08