Building confidence in dogs: How to correct urinary incontinence behavior when excited

For many shovelers, excitement and urinary incontinence problems in dogs at home have become part of their daily life. As soon as you step into the house, you are often greeted by a strong smell of urine, accompanied by the dog's excitement, and that situation seems to be a classic scene in the film. But behind this joy, there are actually some deep reasons and corrective measures we can take.

We have to understand why puppies are more likely to be incontinent when they are excited? In fact, this is their obedience. In the dog world, when they foresee possible conflicts, such as fighting with other dogs or scolding from humans, in order to show compliance and avoid conflicts, they choose to comfort each other by urinating. Especially timid or shy dogs, they are more likely to show this behavior.

How to correct this behavior? First of all, we need to be clear that the reaction to this behavior should not be blindly scolding or punishing. This will only make the dog more nervous and fearful. Instead, we should teach them how to express their emotions and wishes through simple commands. For example, teaching them to sit down, shake hands, etc. can help them build confidence and give appropriate rewards after each correct response. In addition, when communicating with dogs, we should also pay attention to some details. For example, avoid direct eye contact, approach them from the side, squat down and keep the same height as them, etc. This is done to make the dog feel comfortable and safe, not threatening.

But as the dog grows, the frequency of this behavior will decrease. If the dogs at home are still young, we can try to keep the environment stable and quiet after returning home. For example, place plastic or newspaper on the entrance, so that even if the dog is excitedly incontinent, it is relatively easy to clean it up. And, when dogs urinate in the right place, we should give appropriate rewards to let them know that this is an approved behavior.

We also need to note the association between excitement and urinary incontinence. When dogs are very excited, their bodies may lose control of their bladder, causing urine to flow out involuntarily. To help dogs control this behavior, we can gradually guide them to perform appropriate activities and games when they are excited to consume excess energy and help them calm down. For example, try to do it outdoors while playing, or provide them with enough toys and sports opportunities.

For dogs who often urinate in the house, we can use enzyme-containing detergent to thoroughly clean the floor and remove the smell of urine. This prevents the dog from urinating repeatedly in the same place. If dogs urinate while walking, we should also give some rewards, which not only helps dogs build a confident and calm attitude, but also encourages them to control their behavior when they go out.

For dogs' urinary incontinence problems, we need to be patient and careful. We need to understand that this is a way for them to express emotions and obey, rather than acts that are intentional. With proper training and guidance, we can help dogs overcome this problem and build a more harmonious relationship with them.

In addition, we should always pay attention to the physical condition of the dog. Because sometimes urinary incontinence can be caused by health problems. If your dog frequently experiences urinary incontinence or is accompanied by other symptoms such as loss of appetite, listlessness, etc., it is recommended to take it to the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time.

Getting along with dogs requires us to constantly learn and understand their behavioral and emotional needs. Only in this way can we better communicate and communicate with them and jointly create a harmonious and warm family environment. I hope every poop shoveler can establish a deep emotional bond with his dog and spend a good time together.