JaderBug Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 1) What age is a lot of exercise (like going jogging/running) safe for a pup? I know the general consensus is about 12 months, but wondered what rule of thumb everyone else had used. 2) For those of you with dogs that were excited/nervous tinklers, what age did they grow out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie H Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 1) What age is a lot of exercise (like going jogging/running) safe for a pup? I know the general consensus is about 12 months, but wondered what rule of thumb everyone else had used. 2) For those of you with dogs that were excited/nervous tinklers, what age did they grow out of it? 1) As far as doing LOTS of jogging/running...I assume you are talking about running on concrete? I'm sure there are runners on the board that can tell you, but my guess would be after the growth plates have closed...which a vet would probably have to be the judge of that. I think by 18 months it would be safe that they are closed. 2) I have a dog that is nearly 3 years old and will still "tinkle" if he has a full bladder and gets overly excited or if he becomes very submissive and rolls onto his back (you can imagine the scene ) The worst of it was over within the first 12 months - I was careful to teach others not to lean over him or be real giddy with initial greetings, etc. ETA: Your dogs are absolutely adorable!! - the photos are just gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayleegator Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Kaylee stopped pretty much by the time she was 7-8 months old. She'll still pee a bit in submissive display when she's meeting a big new dog at the dog park, but that's it. My vet suggested waiting until she was 7 months old to spay her, just to give her a bit more developmental time. Very rarely, there can be urinary complications from the spay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maya's mom Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Mays is just over 7 months, and she still has excited pee sometimes. It is better than it used to be. What has helped us, is when we greet her, we make her sit. She can't pee when she is in that position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I would estimate that most dogs grow out of it when they are not only physically but also mentally mature - somewhere between one and two years of age at a guess. For some that retain this submissive urination, you can do a lot to help by managing situations. We make an effort to "pee out" Megan before a potentially leaky situation, and have learned that she has to go twice to be safe - just once seems to leave a little in "reserve" but having her go again will generally empty her out enough to even very tempting situations. Actually, after some time of managing this, I'd say she's about 100% safe now. Posture may also help - a dog standing up is more likely to "go" and one sitting a bit less likely, so get your dog to sit or lie down (but not on her back, because as pointed out, that may just lead to the "fountain effect"). Take heart - it usually reduces or ceases with age, training, and management. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bskeeter Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 BJ is a neutered 4 year old and he still pees when he is over excited. It especially happens when the grandkids come over to visit unexpectedly. Even though he is sitting as nice as can be to get his "pets", he gets so excited he piddles. Having him go just before they visit (if we get a warning) helps a lot so there are no accidents. Poor guy is really embarrassed when it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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