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Old November 28th 03, 04:33 PM
Dan Ostler
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We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been house
trained since a pup.

There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.

Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.

Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.

Any suggestions on changing this behavior would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Dan


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Old November 28th 03, 05:16 PM
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On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:33:17 -0500 Dan Ostler whittled these words:
We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been house
trained since a pup.
There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.
Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.
Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.
Any suggestions on changing this behavior would be very much appreciated.


Its a pretty common problem to occur in puppies, but it is less common for
it to suddenly appear in the adult dog. My first step would be to see the
vet and ensure there is no health problem. Heightened stress (and even
the good kind of excitment can be stress) can increase bladder pressure
and allow small amounts to be expressed. In the meanwhile, it doesn't
matter whether it is health related or anxiety (excitement) related - she
has little or no control so scolding will only make it worse. As an
immediate approach consider a leash near the front door so you can greet
her outside, or someplace with an easily cleaned floor. Review these
links http://www.dog-play.com/peeing.html for more tips on how to reduce
the excitement level.

Diane Blackman
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Old November 28th 03, 05:16 PM
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On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:33:17 -0500 Dan Ostler whittled these words:
We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been house
trained since a pup.
There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.
Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.
Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.
Any suggestions on changing this behavior would be very much appreciated.


Its a pretty common problem to occur in puppies, but it is less common for
it to suddenly appear in the adult dog. My first step would be to see the
vet and ensure there is no health problem. Heightened stress (and even
the good kind of excitment can be stress) can increase bladder pressure
and allow small amounts to be expressed. In the meanwhile, it doesn't
matter whether it is health related or anxiety (excitement) related - she
has little or no control so scolding will only make it worse. As an
immediate approach consider a leash near the front door so you can greet
her outside, or someplace with an easily cleaned floor. Review these
links http://www.dog-play.com/peeing.html for more tips on how to reduce
the excitement level.

Diane Blackman
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Old November 28th 03, 05:16 PM
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On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:33:17 -0500 Dan Ostler whittled these words:
We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been house
trained since a pup.
There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.
Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.
Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.
Any suggestions on changing this behavior would be very much appreciated.


Its a pretty common problem to occur in puppies, but it is less common for
it to suddenly appear in the adult dog. My first step would be to see the
vet and ensure there is no health problem. Heightened stress (and even
the good kind of excitment can be stress) can increase bladder pressure
and allow small amounts to be expressed. In the meanwhile, it doesn't
matter whether it is health related or anxiety (excitement) related - she
has little or no control so scolding will only make it worse. As an
immediate approach consider a leash near the front door so you can greet
her outside, or someplace with an easily cleaned floor. Review these
links http://www.dog-play.com/peeing.html for more tips on how to reduce
the excitement level.

Diane Blackman
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Old November 28th 03, 05:16 PM
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On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:33:17 -0500 Dan Ostler whittled these words:
We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been house
trained since a pup.
There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.
Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.
Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.
Any suggestions on changing this behavior would be very much appreciated.


Its a pretty common problem to occur in puppies, but it is less common for
it to suddenly appear in the adult dog. My first step would be to see the
vet and ensure there is no health problem. Heightened stress (and even
the good kind of excitment can be stress) can increase bladder pressure
and allow small amounts to be expressed. In the meanwhile, it doesn't
matter whether it is health related or anxiety (excitement) related - she
has little or no control so scolding will only make it worse. As an
immediate approach consider a leash near the front door so you can greet
her outside, or someplace with an easily cleaned floor. Review these
links http://www.dog-play.com/peeing.html for more tips on how to reduce
the excitement level.

Diane Blackman
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Old November 30th 03, 04:24 AM
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Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.


After the vet has ruled out a physical problem...when you come home, don't
greet her right away. Walk past her without looking at her. In fact, go
straight to the backyard maybe. Give her a few minutes before you say hi. When
you do say hi, keep it low key, not excited or emotional. When she gets over
her intitial excitement, you can cuddle. The door often becomes so loaded with
emotion, excitement. Everyone is glad to see each other - you might want to
undo that.
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Old November 30th 03, 04:24 AM
Tricia9999
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Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.


After the vet has ruled out a physical problem...when you come home, don't
greet her right away. Walk past her without looking at her. In fact, go
straight to the backyard maybe. Give her a few minutes before you say hi. When
you do say hi, keep it low key, not excited or emotional. When she gets over
her intitial excitement, you can cuddle. The door often becomes so loaded with
emotion, excitement. Everyone is glad to see each other - you might want to
undo that.
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Old November 30th 03, 04:24 AM
Tricia9999
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Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.


After the vet has ruled out a physical problem...when you come home, don't
greet her right away. Walk past her without looking at her. In fact, go
straight to the backyard maybe. Give her a few minutes before you say hi. When
you do say hi, keep it low key, not excited or emotional. When she gets over
her intitial excitement, you can cuddle. The door often becomes so loaded with
emotion, excitement. Everyone is glad to see each other - you might want to
undo that.
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Old November 30th 03, 04:24 AM
Tricia9999
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Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.


After the vet has ruled out a physical problem...when you come home, don't
greet her right away. Walk past her without looking at her. In fact, go
straight to the backyard maybe. Give her a few minutes before you say hi. When
you do say hi, keep it low key, not excited or emotional. When she gets over
her intitial excitement, you can cuddle. The door often becomes so loaded with
emotion, excitement. Everyone is glad to see each other - you might want to
undo that.
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Old December 1st 03, 12:45 AM
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"Dan Ostler" wrote in message
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We have a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, who has been

house
trained since a pup.

There are 4 people in the house but I am the one who does most of the dog
walking etc.

Just recently, when I arrive home, Maggie has started to pee a little, I
presume in excitement.

Even if my wife knows I'm about to arrive and has her go out to pee first,
she still manages to do it.



since she is an adult dog, I would get her checked for possible UTI, or
bladder crystals.


 




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