Urinating in Submission or Excitement

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If your dog pees when excited or upon meeting new people, try these tips to fix it.

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Make sure they’re well-trained to potty outdoors. Clean up accidents immediately so no odor remains.

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Have guests stand sideways to the dog, avoiding direct eye contact or confronting the dog head-on.

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Gentle Greeting Tips
When guests approach, they should crouch. Provide an escape route so the dog doesn’t feel trapped.
Don’t hover a hand over the dog’s head. That can feel intimidating.

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This behavior can be fixed. Each successful greeting without peeing boosts the dog’s confidence. Be patient, focus on small wins.