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Submitted by: Iris Miller

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dear Coton owner, I is not helpful to get angry at the poor dog for not understanding what is going on and for losing control of his bladder. First and most important, take him to the Vet and make sure it is not because of a medical problem. i have a friend whose rescue dog did this peeing,also lying down peeing on herself,A Vet said it was a sign of submission, the dog was afraid of being punished, so not to make an issue of it, to ignore the peeing be patient and develop a loving trust and bond with the dog. After she learned she was safe and not going to be punished she calmed down and stopped that behavior. One person your dog is close to and trusts should start taking him out on a leash to the same area to let him pee on a regular schedule, at least 2 to 4 hours?,, not left to hold it for so long. I notice my dog has to pee more often after drinking water and being active, and of course early in the morning upon waking, just like we do..I may not be happy about dragging myself out of bed any time between 6 and 7 am, but I also know the discomfort of the urgency to go and so I do take Tuffy out around 10PM before bedtime and 6-7AM and again when he asks to go. It is important to recognize the signals your dog is giving you when he needs to go out. My dog stands up in front of me and urgently paws the air and I ask "do you have to make pee/poop"?He gets more frantic. that;s a definite yes Time to grab the leash and go, he is a little dog with a small bladder and definitely needs to empty it more often to relieve himself (and don't forget to praise him). Please be patient. I m sure your Vet will give you the best advice, love and blessing, Iris and Tuffy

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