A major problem that many dog owners face is inappropriate elimination. Inappropriate elimination is in fact one of the biggest reasons that so many dogs end up in shelters, their owners simply can't deal with them.
Before you can fix the problem of inappropriate elimination you will need to address the problems that are the causes of this situation. There are specific reasons why a dog may lose control of bladders and bowels, and it is most important that you take the time to find out why this is a problem and to properly train you're pet not to have instances of this problem.
Excitement is one of the most frequent problems that leads to inappropriate elimination. Dogs that are both young and old can easily fall into the trap of peeing while excited. Puppies may at times urinate when playing and not even realise they have done it (because they are so excited).
Make sure you don't punish your puppy if he urinates when excited. Given that he may not even know he has urinated will cause confusion for him and only make the problem worse. As your dog gets older he will start to develop better bladder control and in most cases the problem will fix itself.
In order to stop your dog from experiencing excitement elimination, you will need to prevent him from becoming excited. In doing this you must find milder forms of play and taking him away from the situation when play or activities get out of hand. This should curb instances of inappropriate elimination.
Submissive urination is another common problem. As the name suggests, submissive urination is due to your dog recognizing and demonstrating his inferiority. Submissive urination is not an uncommon problem, especially when you dog is afraid
In many cases submissive urination is a result of physical abuse. Your dog needs to learn other ways to be submissive. One way to show submissiveness is to get your dog to lick your hand. This is a way that dogs can demonstrate they recognize you as the chief.
The best way to get rid of the problem is to ignore the instance of this submissive elimination, as scolding and reassuring the dog can both make the submissive urination happen more often. The idea to cure the problem is to make your dog confident and secure in his position in the home (the pack), by teaching him alternative ways to show his owner respect such as licking his owners hand or by shaking hands and exhibiting good behaviors.
Inappropriate elimination can be tough to deal with for many dog owners. One thing you will definitely need is a lot of patience and consistency in your training regime. You won't cure the problem overnight but you will be able to cure it if you stick at it. If you can't seem to fix the problem, take your dog to a vet or consider using a professional dog training guide.
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