darren m Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 my springer pup is constantly tiddling every time i go to fuss her or pick her up she'll piddle . in fact she walks/runs and piddle's at the same time as soon as i let her out . cant let her in until she's emptied her bladder i,ve had load of different dogs from 2 GSD , 3 collies , 2 labs and never come across this . is this normal spaniel behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 is this normal spaniel behaviour Fraid so, spaniels are renound for it - springers especially. She should grow out of it, but some dribble when excited all their days. The joys! WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 sounds the same as above excitement my mates used to do it all the time but has grown out of it darren how is your dog getting on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 my springer pup is constantly tiddling every time i go to fuss her or pick her up she'll piddle . in fact she walks/runs and piddle's at the same time as soon as i let her out . cant let her in until she's emptied her bladder i,ve had load of different dogs from 2 GSD , 3 collies , 2 labs and never come across this . is this normal spaniel behaviour Mine done the same getting better at 5 months old but still does it on the odd occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) Spaniels are very buzzy dogs and easily wound up. Had 4 of them. My advice would be to be as cool as you can when you greet her. I should imagine she is at her worst when she hads been alone for a while, combination of excitement on seeing you and a reasonable amount in the bladder!! Try also to talk in quiet gentle tones and make sure your family and friends dont do the high pitched voice bit. It will only make it worse. Hope this helps. Edited March 1, 2009 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 My Labrador done it when he was young. Went up to a workmate who was making a fuss of him and as she did he was peeing on her shoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 When we first got our GSP it was as if it had been born without a bladder, three weeks in there is marked improvement. If she's real young I would not be too worried... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Our jack russel pup whos just 6 months old will often wee with excitement or on occasion if you walk over to him ! Not sure why and am sure he will grow out of it soon enough. Off for his neuter on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 My springer bitch (5 yrs) still does this on occasion, normaly if i havent been taking her out enough and then make a fuss of her. I put it down to excitement and dont think it is anything to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 They all grow out of it eventually ............... but don't do what I did a couple of weeks ago........picked up a lakeland terrier pup and found it had tiddled right on my trousers, right where my tiddler is located Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 My cocker does this.. Either with excitement, or flirting with the boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_pigeon Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 classic spaniel behaviour! My family Sprigner Spaniel did exactly the same, he'd even widdle while walking as you are saying yours does! He did grow out of it though, it took quite a while, and also ignoring of him until he'd called down, that way he got a fuss then, minus some wee! As Salop Sniper says, our 6 month lad Jack Russell does the same, when excited, it's a puppy thing, but sometimes they always do it, just in their character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 sounds the same as above excitement my mates used to do it all the time but has grown out of it darren how is your dog getting on now hi Berthaboo -- she's fine mate , got a few DVDS and books to look at . she's 19 weeks old now , retreiving very good , but not to hand ( yet ) loves carry dummies around , got a great nose on her loves play hunting , sits and short stays coming on ok , just staring on the heel work now . Recalls in to me still very hit n miss though , gonna have to re-think it . thanks lads for all the info. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northern35s Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 It's also a sign of submission, especially if you approach your dog in a dominant manner ie. walking over them, telling them off etc. It may help to keep your greetings low key, not too excited or standing over them, and as said earlier, most should grow out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 hi Berthaboo -- she's fine mate , got a few DVDS and books to look at . she's 19 weeks old now , retreiving very good , but not to hand ( yet ) loves carry dummies around , got a great nose on her loves play hunting , sits and short stays coming on ok , just staring on the heel work now . Recalls in to me still very hit n miss though , gonna have to re-think it . thanks lads for all the info. cheers Darren - from very recent experience with my 14 month old ESS.... if she is retrieving well, good, she won't lose that. Keep her keen with a couple a day. Other than that forget EVERYTHING else until the recall is sorted.... and she is full speed into you and jumping all over you. Mine was good at the age yours is and for another 2 or 3 months, then too much rope, a couple of chasing opportunities and there's the real risk of a hanging (probably mine!). Get her wanting to come into you quickly every time. ATB WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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