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My puppy pees.

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Question
I got this puppy from a farm where he was going to be shot. I have never had any problems with him until now. He is 7 months old and and has started peeing in the house. I will take him out side but he won't go and once we get back in side he goes!! He has also started peeing when I touch him. i have never hit him or been mean to him. But if he won't come to me or get off the couch when I walk over to him he pees and a lot. I can't even pet him anymore with out him peeing every where. He now has free roam of the house cause I don't want to make him pee. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

Answer
It might be because he might not be neutured yet,getting that done may help or get rid of it all together as they are often more likely to mark when intact

It also sounds like he is a very submisive dog here's a a few helpful hints:

*Most importantly, remember that you are dealing
     with a very sensitive companion that is very
     receptive to the way you treat them.
 
    *Because you are dealing with a dog that for
     whatever reason feels submissive, scolding and
     punishment do NOT work. They only make the dog
     feel more powerless and less in control.
 
    *Always encourage and PRAISE the dog for what it
     does right. This helps to build self confidence
     and cements the bond between you and your pet.
 
    *Do not hover over the dog when greeting it.
     This is a dominant position and will be interpreted as
     so. Crouch down and let the dog approach you.
 
    *Limiting your dog's intake of water can help it
     gain control. If you know guests are coming over,
     take the water away for a interval before their
     arrival. (You should not limit your dog's access to
     water for any extended period of time.)
 
    *If your dog urinates out of excitement when you
     return home and greet it, or if unfamiliars greet
     it, try to downplay the greeting by staying calm
     and saying hello or even ignoring it for the first
     few minutes until it calms down. Ask your friends
     to do this as well.
 
    *If your pooch urinates in response to loud, angry
     scolding, instead of yelling at them when they do
     something wrong, try to deal with their inappropriate
     behavior in firm and constructive manner. A firm NO
     given consistently at wrongdoings will often suffice.