We adopted two wonderful Poms from a shelter/rescue center. One of them took to the doggie door immediately while the other one is still not there. The problem we are having is that one of them pees when he is happy or gets excited (which is all the time)! What can I do to fix this? I am distraught at this time and if we are not able to get him trained to not pee all over my house we will have to give him back. This is be terrible for both our Pom as well as ourselves as we already love him so much. Any suggestions or have any of you gone through this with success?
By TS
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I have heard that it works to turn your back on them when you come in; totally ignore them til they calm down. I just need to remember to do it. I just love it when Fifi is so excited to have me home! Thanks for reminding me! :o)
I would certainly ask your Vet. It is a common problem. I had a friend with a puppy with this problem and it eventually went away. She is a Vet and considered it a sign of a submissive dog and was very pleased that the dog had that personality type (easier to train).
My little Pomeranian use to pee when anyone would come into the room. This is a dog's way of saying "I'm friendly, please don't hurt me." When my little pom would start to pee I would gently put my hand on her tummy, and lift her tummy. She would stop peeing. Do not use words, just stay very calm because dogs pick up on your energy.
Do not scold your dog cause that will make matters worse. She quickly learned that no body was going to her, and she stopped peeing.
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