SUBMISSIVE URINATING Copyright © 1990 Gary & Dorene Irish Irish’s Clover Leaf Kennel This is Important Information It is not uncommon for some puppies to urinate when they are excited or scared. They are not aware that they are doing it. It is important that you do not scold them for this. You have to just ignore the fact that it happened. Don’t get excited or show stress about the accident. If you scold the puppy, you will only make the matter worse. The puppy will anticipate being scolded and therefore be more likely to urinate in those situations. Be patient. The puppy will eventually outgrow the problem. Sometimes puppies urinate because they are excited to see people that come to the house. If this is the case, have the people come in and get sat down before the puppy sees them. Then take the puppy outside to potty before they see guests. Tell guests to ignore the puppy for a while when it first comes in until the puppy settles down. Then the guests can give the puppy attention but don’t have them make a big fuss over the puppy.