How to Stop Your Dog From Submissive Peeing
In a pack, dogs have various methods to show the leader that they accept his role as top dog and avoid a fight, such as urinating on themselves on their backs. While submissive urination is common in puppies, they usually outgrow it. However, some dogs remain intimidated into adulthood when submissive urination becomes a problem in the home.
Symptoms
When a dog submissively pees, he’s trying to convey that he’s not a threat. If your dog urinates under the following conditions, you are probably dealing with submissive peeing:
- When he's scolded
. - When there's a loud noise
. - When a person approaches him
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If your dog urinates when he's being greeted or playing without exhibiting submissive postures, he may have excitement urination, which is a different problem.
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