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How to stop excitement urination in dogs? Do pills or diapers work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 months and 15 days old | 15 lbs

My dog pees when exited. My father is very mad at this and demands a solution. Is there any kind of pill, spray, or other device for anti-urinating? I know how to greet an exited dog, for example making no eye contact. Also, do diapers work?Can you please give me some insight for this situation?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 24th, 2017

I am sorry your dad is so frustrated with Rosa, I can understand how frustrating it can be. Unfortunately there is no medical remedy. The more confident Rosa becomes the less she will submissively urinate. If he yells at her when she does it it will actually make it a lot worse moving forward. The best plan is really to ignore her when you get home etc. tell visitors to ignore her as well. When she is calmer and approaches you you can pet her from the side without talking to her or making eye Contact. Hopefully in time she will improve. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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