My dog tries to urinate several times during a walk; why and how do I stop this

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   hidden authorposted 13 years ago

   If your talking 3-4 times during a walk, normal.  If your talking every 30-40 feet, not normal.  Females are more prone to urinary track infections. An infection makes her feel like she needs to urinate, so she trys. Get her checked.

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   parkercolemanposted 13 years ago

   She could have a bladder infection and the burning after she urinates makes her feel as if  she still has to go. Have the vet check that out. Make sure she always has fresh water, too.
   
   That said, she could just be smelling pee. The scent of urine makes a dog "let down" and they have to go. If you are walking her where a lot of other dogs are being walked, the constant scent of urine could be making her want to pee.
   
   Male dogs are notorious for what I call the "fiddle-fuddle, piddle-puddle" where they drop two or three drops of pee on every other blade of grass. Your female could be doing the same, especially if she is particularly dominant, which isn't uncommon in female labs.
   
   Hope this helps you, but unless she has a health issue, it's annoying but nothing to be worried about.
   
   As always, Good Luck and Good Dog!

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   Billie Kelpinposted 11 years ago

   My little Scooter, that you see pictured here, stops at ever vertical looking object he can find. This will sound really, really strange, but I've just decided that to call it the "Hansel and Gretel" Syndrome.  I have come to the conclusion, wrong as it may be, that perhaps it's like leaving bread crumbs to find his way home should he get lost.

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   Rosana Modugnoposted 11 years ago

   It's not really urinating, is it.  She is marking her territory, sort of like sending emails, then coming back to the same spots the next day to check on replies LOL

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   AK Chenowethposted 11 years ago

   I believe its normal for a dog to mark 'his or her' territory, I guess she ran out too soon!

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   Cardisaposted 11 years ago

   Dogs like to mark their territories and this is their way of telling other dogs that they have been there. Some kids or people usually leave a mark in a rest stop saying "Mary was here" or something similar. Dogs do that especially if they do not smell another dogs urine. They want to let the animal kingdom know that they were the "first" to have claimed that territory. It's a part of the fun for being a dog so let her be.

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   mary615posted 11 years ago

   I have a girl dog, and she does the same thing.   Why do you assume this behavior is abnormal??
   Dogs like to "mark their spot"; male or female.

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   Rosie writesposted 11 years ago

   Dogs instinctively urinate where other animals have done so, or where they can smell other animals that have been there before them.  This is completely normal and should not be discouraged when outside.

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   DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years ago

   That's why you take them for a walk!  Be glad she is not "marking territory" like that inside your home.
   Dogs will always try to squeeze out at least a drop, as it has their scent, and it tells other dogs that they may be "trespassing." 
   It's instinctive, and should not be discouraged.  Don't tug on her leash to hurry her along, and don't scold her--you could set up psychological problems doing either of those things.
   You could also, as others have suggested, take her to the vet to rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI).

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    Edward J. Palumboposted 11 years ago

    This is normal behavior for dogs. As you walk your dog, have you noticed she stops repeatedly to sniff here and there? It's their way of leaving the message, "I was here!" Other dogs will know that a female or male canine had urinated there, what the approximate age is, whether it was a female in estrus or a healthy male, etc. Don't be concerned about it.

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    TREVOR ASHERposted 11 years ago

    You want to stop your dog from urinating?

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    sweetpikezposted 10 years ago

    Dogs and other felines have very distinct behavior about territorial boundaries. Now, if you are worried about peeing only droplets, you can consult a veterinarian.

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    peter565posted 10 years ago

    My dog do that too.  Dogs do that to mark their territory.  What you need to do is just drag your dog along and don't let her pee.

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    Cyndi Christopherposted 9 years ago

    Of course it's normal! You don't try to stop what comes natural to dogs. She's marking her territory.

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    alekdoposted 9 years ago

    As an owner of a dog, I may advise you to take your pet to the veterinarian, who will examine it to find out whether it suffers from the urinary stone disease. It turns out that this disease is quite widespread among the pets, which are fed by the dry food. If you feed your dog this way as well, it makes sense to examine it. The thing is that dogs that suffer from the urinary stone disease, may feel the urge to urinate out of a sudden. Sometimes, this may happen for several times during a walk and even at home. Try to watch your dog's behavior to find out whether it feels the discomfort. Maybe, you have observed it peeing at home? If so, then don't punish your pet, but take it to the veterinarian instead. Maybe, it is not its fault and there is something wrong with the dog's health. Well, I don't try to frighten you, but I think that it is the responsibility of each person, who owns a pet, to take care of it. If a doctor tell everything is ok and you see that your dog's behavior is quite normal, then you should not worry, I believe, especially is the situation repeats day after day.

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    americaneslposted 9 years ago

    Hi, To add some humor to this topic, "what do you call dog email? Answer: Peemail". Dog urinate to let other dogs know they've been there. It's an important part of dog behavior - important to dogs - and something you should not discourage. Otherwise your dog would probably become distressed and start urinating in the house. Puppies are trained to go potty outside and not in the house (potty training) and they learn by going to the  same spots they usually go. Dogs naturaly go at the same places over and over, and lso where other dogs go to. So don't worry about it and reward your dog when you get home for going potty on the walk like he's supposed to do and give him a dog biscuit and tell him "good boy". You'll have a loyal dog and faithful companion.

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    LELAND MICHAELposted 9 years ago

    I always heard that this is the way dogs gather information and leave their information....I guess it their own E-MAIL SYSTEM....I call it PEE-MAIL...Because out of three dogs that I have had in the family the newest and youngest has to stop at each and every lawn driveway corners light poles etc...I'am serious I love the fact that she has finally come out of her shell in a way the first four months she was terrified of a car ride ...don't even think about putting on a harness she would go nut's spinning and bending screaming oh man...Now we can't get out of the house without her wanting o go for a ride...but getting back to walks...I take her out every night rain or shine as i did myprevious dog who by the way was a dream to walk...but this one it takes a twenty five minutes just to get around the corner,,,and then she starts with a small message after she get's done she spins around real fast to check spelling and proof read i guess...but then as we make our way around the neighborhood she stops at every lawn or tries to...Smell what the last dog or cat said....And i let have a few seconds telling her to hurry up and read lets go...but she tries to pull me towards more PEE MAIL of other dogs...And i know that the info left has nothing to do with her...She is a busy body and as i stand there watching i can't help but imagine that my dog is a HACKER and she's hacking into another DOGS  PEE MAIL...But all in all i love to watch her get so happy like a little kid on Christmas morning...up until about the first five minutes lol....so yeah i believe it is very normal

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    roselinsojanposted 8 years ago

    The dog is trying to mark the territory. dogs usually urinate several times during a walk and it is totally normal.

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    DavePageposted 8 years ago

    I have 2 labs myself, and have built a website all about them. One of mine pee up every tree and lamppost we pass which can make a short walk very long, it's all about territory

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    Melissa Peckposted 8 years ago

    Don't stop her - this is completely normal dog behavior. She's marking. You should probably look into dog behavior. "What Is My Dog Thinking?" by Gwen Bailey is a short, simple book on behavior for new dog owners, and worth the read. There are others too though.

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    Maggie Bonhamposted 8 years ago

    Most of this behavior is normal for a dog.  That being said, if there is nothing coming out, or the pee is dark, you may want to have your veterinarian examine her for a possible urinary tract infection or bladder stones.  Otherwise, it is perfectly normal.

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    samanthalynseyposted 8 years ago

    Very normal usually it's a dominance issue. she's probably trying to cancel out another dogs smell. As long as she is not urinating in the house several times a day constantly it shouldn't be a problem.

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    Blue241posted 8 years ago

    Your dog is checking her email and leaving messages for her bros and girls. Relax.

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    LesleyannYposted 8 years ago

    It's natural, let her pee to her hearts content.  She's marking her territory.

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    seablackwithinkposted 7 years ago

    Totally normal behavior for both Male and Female dogs......typical Marking behavior:)
    
    If you notice your pup has issues urinating her urine is dark in color with a strong odor...then I would reccomend having a vet check her out.
    Leptospirosis, a  highly  deadly condition dogs can contract from drinking dirty water, can cause serious kidney/urinary issues.
    
    Your girl sounds perfectly healthy...just keep an eye out for any other symptoms and be sure to vaccinate!
    
    Lepto is hard to treat BUT SO EASY  PREVENT via yearly vaccination!!
    
    Best wishes,
    d

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    mslizzeeposted 7 years ago

    That does sound a bit unusual for a female, Maybe she needs a trip to the vet to see if she has a urinary infection that makes her think she has to go and is irritating her. That would be my guess.
    
    Also try restricting her water an hour before the walk.

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       Stephanie Purserposted 7 years agoin reply to this

       Never restrict an animals water intake for your own convenience....  especially when u suggest it's a UTI. They actually are made worse by dehydrating them!

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    Stephanie Purserposted 7 years ago

    Hi,
    
    Please do not try to stop this very natural and purposeful behavior. All dogs (unless trained otherwise) will urinate on almost every tree, power poll and bush they walk passed. If you are concerned that her wee has changed in appearance or smell or she's displaying this behavior for the first time, a vet visit is essential to rule out stones and uti's.
    But typically they do this for social reasons! They smell other dogs (where they have pee'd) and will often 'mark' the same spot. A lot of people will call this "marking their territory" and it is true but in a social way. Your dog is becoming equainted with other dogs in the area and leaving his own mark is to add to the canine conversation. Let your dog smell, and pee on whatever they want. Even if there's only drops coming out, they are satisfying an innate need much like scratching an itch.
    
    Steph

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    megamoosmithposted 7 years ago

    im a vet , do u walk your dog around the block or at differnt areas ??? well if u notice if u walk him around the block he may pee where he had pee before and its to show that he or she is dominant and trying to tell other dogs who r boss like them marking their territory its the same thing

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    Gayle Harrelsonposted 7 years ago

    that is a sign of marking the territory, I have 7 dogs & when they
    get in a new area they do the same thing just letting other dogs
    know that they were there, it's perfectly normal let her be herself.

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    kdogswimmerchicposted 7 years ago

    This is so normal and as long as she is not in pain, allow her to mark her territory.
    
    Dogs can exhibit behavior that may seem totally weird but there is usually a reason for it.

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    Ginny Stoneposted 7 years ago

    It really is normal - it's called weemail! Dogs leave messages for other dogs but widdlling a few drops every so often and when they are sniffing - they are reading the messages that the other dogs have left. To try and stop her doing this would be a bit cruel - it is all part of the fun for a dog when they go for a walk.

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    Guckenbergerposted 7 years ago

    I love labs and I can't see this as a problem. I would just let her do her thing.

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