dog peeing, everywhere

Question
Hello,

I have a nearly one year old Sheltland Sheepdog that is ruining my carpets
(and it feels like my life).

He is potty trained and does not purposely go inside, at all. The only issue
comes when I put on his leash to take him outside to potty. He pees
everywhere as I put on the leash. It does not matter how full his bladder is, at
all.

He also is still doing the excitement peeing, which makes us afraid to even
play with him.

Everything says he will just grow out of it, but he is 10-11 months now. He
has done this since day one and nothing is changing.

He also has no regard for anything on the floor. All dogs I have had step over
or around things on the floor. I know the obvious solution is to not leave
things on the floor, but right now we are moving into a new house and are in
the process of unpacking so that makes it hard.

Overall, he's just a terror. He is an incredibly sweet dog, but he is not even a
joy to live with (and never has been). We are always careful to take him out to
potty before play time, but that does not help. As soon as we start playing
(even mildly) he gets overly excitement and pees everywhere. I am afraid to
even pet him now for fear of pee all over our new, light beige carpets.

That may seem cruel. but I want this dog integrated into my life...not
controling it.

Answer
Hello Kelly,

I agree with "everyone". I think he'll outgrow it.

However, I do certainly understand your distress at him
soiling your carpets. There are several possibilities for
controlling his excitement urination. Do an internet search or
visit a well stocked Pet store. You should be able to find "Doggie Diapers". This should be a short term solution until your pup grows
out of this troubling habit.

As far as him not having any "regard for anything on the floor", I'm not sure of your meaning. My experience with moving households was very traumatic and often I would nit-pick about silly things that normally wouldn't bother me. Although I specialize in dogs not people, I can't help but wonder if the move is maybe making you a wee bit cranky. In my work as a dog trainer, I see dogs horribly abused, children maimed and dogs committing thousands of dollars in property damage. Think about it. You're distraught because your dog steps on things on the floor?

In summary, I believe the problems you describe are transitory. I think both you and your Shetland will outgrow this bump in the road to a happy relationship.

Good Luck!

Sandy