Submissive Urination

In the wild, submissive urination among dogs is seen as a form of respect towards higher ranking pack leaders. In a domestic setting, however, owners may not really be thrilled with cleaning up puddles from expensive rugs and carpets. Fortunately, in most cases, with some help, this form of urination eventually subsides. more »

Excitement urination in dogs is sometimes known as submissive urination. Excitement urination tends to happen only in dogs under two years old. Just like a small child can sometimes have trouble controlling his bladder when excited, so can a puppy or young dog. Excitement urination can happen to all breeds and both sexes. more »

Puppies need months to learn bladder and bowel control. However, inevitably, a dog will have an accident in the house. If the dog suddenly begins to urinate and defecate in the house after a long time of no accidents, then this could be a physical problem instead of a training problem. If your vet says that your dog is healthy, it is... more »

Some dogs experience the inability to control their bladders (urinary incontinence) as the result of an infection, trauma or a medical disorder. Diagnosis of the underlying disorder may be difficult, according to the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook," because more than one organ may be involved, resulting in overlapping or... more »

House training a puppy or an adult dog requires patience, routine and diligence. Instinct tells your dog not to urinate or defecate in his "den." This means your dog wants to go outside to do his business. Unknowledgeable trainers blame the dog if he has an accident; enlightened trainers realize it's really the human's fault. Most... more »