Puppies often pee when they get excited due to a behavior called "submissive urination" or simply because they have poor bladder control. This is a common and instinctual physical response to a spike in emotions such as excitement, greeting someone they love, or playing. Puppies especially have immature bladder muscles and cannot fully control their bladder, which causes involuntary urination when they experience strong emotions. This excitement urination is normal in young dogs and usually improves as they grow and mature physically. Puppies may pee when happy, excited, or even anxious or frightened. Sometimes, it also acts as a submissive behavior to show they are not a threat. Here are some key points about this behavior:
- It is common in puppies under 12 months old who are still developing bladder control.
- It can happen during greetings, playtime, or any highly exciting interaction.
- The behavior usually gets better as the puppy matures.
- Training and calm greetings can help reduce excitement urination.
- Make greetings low-key without over-exciting the puppy to prevent accidents.
- If it persists or starts suddenly in adult dogs, a veterinary check is advised to rule out medical issues like urinary tract infections.
In summary, a puppy peeing when excited is mostly due to incomplete bladder control and emotional excitement, and it tends to improve with age and proper training.
