English archer Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Our 5 month old Labrador has a problem that he wets when excited. If the kids get him too excited, or he hears you coming down the stairs in the morning, he wets a little bit. How do we get him out of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfieri Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I had the exact problem with my Fox red dog! Tried everything but nothing worked! At 7 months just stopped on his own accord either luck or a juvenile thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 My 5-6 year old springer does it,doesnt bother me as they live outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Get up earlier? Seriously just get the dog checked by a vet just in case there is an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 have the same problem with our pup, she's coming up to 5 months. I asked someone in the know, and they advised to come into a room / house and ignore her for ten mins. it is making a difference - just feels a bit mean doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's just a big baby, don't worry as he will grow out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 have the same problem with our pup, she's coming up to 5 months. I asked someone in the know, and they advised to come into a room / house and ignore her for ten mins. it is making a difference - just feels a bit mean doing it! Yep, hit the nail on the head , wait until the dog is calm before praising them , praise the calm not the tiddling excitement ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 My springer did it but grew out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Yep, hit the nail on the head , wait until the dog is calm before praising them , praise the calm not the tiddling excitement ! +1 Edited April 2, 2013 by Footu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 My viz & cocker both used to do it as young pups. In fact, my viz used to write his name over the shoes of the person he was greeting, which was hysterical if you were the one watching It should stop as he gets older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I had a bitch that used to do it, as above i just ignored her then graduly started to slowly stroke her,, so as not to get her excited. worked a treat then over time she just stoped doing it altogether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well I ignore mine and don't give it any praise and it still wee's 5 years on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Dogs/Labs are quick to learn, it has learned that 'when a family member comes near I will get very excited....then they will stroke me and make a fuss of me'. The dog has also learned, 'If I jump around when they come in they will never ignore me...I will continue to do this forever'. As above never speak to your dog when you walk in a room or come back from the shops, and never ever stroke a dog that shows any form of excitement unless rewarding it for a good deed (bringing a bird back). I am sure the dog will grow out of it but you and your family hold the key, if you think of your dog at its quietest...this is how you should try to keep it. This will become learned behaviour and the norm, by all means love your dog but not when it is going daft and that excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Keep it low key, ignore him & go about your routine..... He'll stop doing it. Standard behaviour for a pup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English archer Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for all the advice, looks like ignoring him is the way forwards, and hope maturity plays a part too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 He will grow out of it. If you make a thing of it then it will get worse. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Life could be worse. Somebody I know has a cocker that when called, will run over, lay on it's back & **** in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 my 20 month old terrier dog still does it, wouldnt worry.its just showing it knows its place in the pack, below you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English archer Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Life could be worse. Somebody I know has a cocker that when called, will run over, lay on it's back & **** in the air. That has to be one of the funniest things I've ever read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 This is from The Dog Whisper web site, it is about submissive wetting but also covers excited. http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/trainerscorner/Submissive-Urination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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