The Nervous Peeing Dog.

I am sure you have either owned a dog, or come across a dog that urinates when nervous. It is usually upon touch by a human, or in reaction to being yelled at during bad behavior. Dogs that urinate when nervous are different then dogs that are not potty trained, or just old and can’t help it. Like both of those reasons mentioned, with nervous peeing, you can do something about it. You want to be able to identify that they are going to urinate from being nervous, and common signs are submissive behavior like a tucked tail, or even rolling over when you approach them. Ultimately they are nervous and giving up their dominance, and showing that you have the power, and they are not a threat. The best thing you can do is not to come closer to them to promote the nervous reaction of peeing but to back off, and even do something that shows you are not angry at them, such as give them a treat. At this point, yelling will not help, so try not to show anger in your voice . If you can get them outside as quick as you can, this would be the ideal thing to do. Let them have space, and when you feel it appropriate, reproach them in a social manner. Play with them and get them use to you in a way where they don’t feel threatened or have to submit to you, like throwing the ball and giving them a treat. While they are back indoors, praising them makes them feel comfortable, because it is all about them feeling comfortable with your presence and you approaching them. If they continue to urinate in these situations don’t continue to yell, after the fact because it will confuse them more, and not help the situation. Once they feel that they don’t have to give up dominance to you immediately, they will not react in a nervous way. Obviously, if all of this leads nowhere there are other options, but hopefully this will help somewhat.