How to Treat a Dog With Submissive/Excitement Urination

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Dr. Aimee Beger, Veterinarian. We're going to be talking today about submissive urination in your pet. One thing we do recommend is if your dog is urinating in the house, and you're not sure if it's submissive or due to excitement is to seek your veterinarian's care to rule out any medical causes, such as a urinary tract infection. Once medical reasons are ruled out you can, there are some simple things you can do at home. One, of course, would be to seek the help of a behaviorist, but what we recommend trying first is to when you come home don't use a real high pitched voice with your dog, and and, you know, really interact with them right away. Give them a few minutes to get used to you being home, and then you can calmly talk to your pet. Also, if there's someone else at home they could potentially leave your dog out in the backyard, or in a separate room when you come in and that way after you're in the house for a few minutes the doggy can come in and get used to your presence that way."