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When they feel
threatened or overwhelmed, some dogs will urinate as a
way of signaling their subordination. Waving the white
flag this way serves a purpose in natural dog packs,
since it reduces the likelihood of a fight breaking out,
but it has no place in your home.
The first thing you
should do is take the dog to the vet to eliminate any
underlying medical cause. A trip to a qualified dog
trainer may also be a good idea, since this issue can
usually be addressed through behavioral modification.
You can help build up
the dog’s confidence by allowing him to win gentle games
of tug-o-war. Also try to approach the dog calmly from
the side, rather than the front, avoid direct eye
contact, and spend more time bonding on the same height
level as the dog rather than standing over him. Pet the
dog by stroking his sides or under his chin, rather than
the top of the head, since a submissive dog will often
interpret this as a domineering gesture.
When the submissive dog
does mark in the house, avoid harsh reprimands, since
this will only drive the pet deeper into his shell. The
urine should be cleaned up quickly with little fanfare
with a product that will eradicate the urine scent so as
not to stimulate more urination in the future.
The products Pet Supplies
“Plus” carries in this area include Spot Rope Toys
for gentle tugging games, and Nature’s Miracle Stain &
Odor Remover, Petastic Stain & Odor Remover or Simple
Solution Stain and Odor remover.
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