Your dog likely pees when your son comes home due to excitement or submissive urination. This is an uncontrollable, involuntary physical response to high emotion, such as extreme happiness or, sometimes, anxiety, often seen in puppies but also in adult dogs. It is not done on purpose, but as a sign of affection, submission, or over-stimulation.

Why does my dog pee every time he sees my son?

It's submissive urination - a natural appeasement behavior for pups to do when meeting up with an intimidating adult. It's a hardwired behavior and the pup has no control over it. Some more shy or timid dogs will continue to do it into adulthood.

Why does my dog pee when my husband comes home?

Yep, submissive urination is the ultimate in signaling doggy deference. Consider this a back-handed compliment because your dog thinks so highly of you he wants to show his respect by squatting and peeing. Puppies usually outgrow the behavior, but some very submissive or fearful dogs continue as adults.

How to stop a dog from peeing when meeting new people?

The best strategy is just to ignore the dog at first. Act calmly, don't talk or move in an excited manner, don't pet the dog, and if necessary don't make eye contact.

Do dogs grow out of peeing when excited?

Yes, most puppies grow out of peeing when excited (submissive urination) as they mature and develop better bladder control, usually by their first birthday, but some adult dogs continue the behavior, especially if naturally excitable or not trained to manage excitement. This is a developmental stage, often linked to undeveloped muscles or a submissive/appeasement instinct, and proper training focuses on calm greetings and reducing arousal to help them learn control.
 

Why Does My Dog Pee When I Come Home

How to fix submissive dog peeing?

Treatment: Things to do:

Scolding will make things worse, as well as acknowledging the dog with praise may confuse it. Use treats rather than physical praise, such as petting. Incorporate clicker training to help indicate end of the greeting.

How to stop a dog from revenge peeing?

Clean soiled areas thoroughly with a cleaner specifically designed to eliminate urine odor. Make previously soiled areas inaccessible or unattractive. If this isn't possible, try to change the significance of those areas to your pet. Feed, treat and play with your pet in the areas where they mark.

What is the 10 10 10 rule for dogs?

The "10 10 10 Rule" for dogs primarily refers to a puppy potty training method: 10 minutes outside in the designated spot, allowing 10 feet of space to sniff and circle, and staying for 10 minutes of supervision to reward them if they go, otherwise bringing them back inside to a crate for 10-20 minutes before trying again. It can also relate to nutrition (treats < 10% of calories) or general training discipline, but the potty training version is the most common interpretation.

What is the naughtiest age for a dog?

Adolescence marks the change from being a puppy to becoming an adult. In dogs, it can start any time between six and 12 months and can end between 18 and 24 months. During this time, there are dramatic hormonal changes and a reorganisation of the brain.

What are 5 abnormal dog behaviors?

Many behaviors, such as pulling, digging, destructive chewing, urine marking, predation, and play biting, are part of the normal canine behavior repertoire but are, nevertheless, highly undesirable.

What is the 7 7 7 rule for dogs?

The "7 7 7 rule" for dogs is a puppy socialization guideline, originally by Pat Hastings, suggesting exposing puppies to 7 different people, 7 different locations, and 7 different surfaces/objects/sounds/challenges (variations exist) by about 7 weeks old to build confidence, resilience, and prevent fear or anxiety as adults. Key experiences include meeting diverse individuals, visiting different places like a vet's office or friend's house, walking on various substrates (grass, tile, carpet), and encountering new objects and gentle challenges (like tunnels or boxes).
 

What is the 21 second pee rule?

Because researchers find that all mammals that weigh more than six-and-a-half pounds or so take about the same time to pee: 21 seconds, plus or minus 13 seconds.

What age does submissive urination stop?

Submissive urination, also known as excitement urination, is most often found in puppies and is usually outgrown by age 1 year.

Is my dog peeing in the house for attention?

Often, dogs pee in the house if they're sick, anxious, afraid of the outside, forgetful, or living in a multi-pet household. Dogs won't ever pee in the house for attention or because they're mad at you—so it's vital to figure out what's happening.

What are the first signs of dog depression?

Signs and symptoms of dog depression are similar to those people experience. You may notice a loss of interest in the things they typically enjoyed, a change in eating and/or sleeping habits, and low energy or activity levels. Depression can also present as signs of aggression, including howling or whining.

How to discipline a dog after peeing inside?

Immediately take him to his bathroom spot, praise him, and give him a treat if he finishes eliminating there. Don't punish your dog for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, it's too late to administer a correction. Do nothing but clean it up.

Does punishment stop excitement peeing?

Activities such as playing catch, doing agility training, jumping hurdles, or running with you are great ways to get out some of that excitable energy. While it is understandable that you might get angry or be frustrated by frequent excited peeing, do NOT use punishment to try to correct the issue of excitement peeing.

Do dogs outgrow submissive urination?

Submissive urination is common and normal in puppies, who will usually outgrow the behavior. But some puppies remain timid into adulthood, and submissive urination can become a problem in the home.

How do you fix a behavioral dog peeing in the house?

If your dog is peeing in the house because of a behavioral issue, you can try to increase the number of times your dog goes outside or put down pee pads in the house (especially for senior dogs). You will also need to address the underlying cause to see how you can relieve your dog's anxiety.

What is a submissive dog behavior?

A submissive dog will crouch low (as to a social superior), putting the ears back, the tail between the legs, and in extreme cases, will involuntarily urinate. A shy, sensitive, or stressed dog will often show submissive characteristics, as well as other behaviors.

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