Originally Posted by
steelergrl
We usually go for a long walk as soon as I get home from work. I never rush her to finish. She is usually dragging me in the house. Heck, I live in Florida so I love to be outside this time of year.
I don't know if her previous owner (it was a puppy mill) corrupted her in some way. I will have the vet check her for a UTI when I take her there next month. Thanks for the advice.
Absoultely first and foremost get her checked for a UTI.
There is something called "excitiable urination" whereby some dogs will tinkle a bit when they get over-excited. If the UTI turns up negative, I would agree with Applesmom about the dog being too busy on the walk to fully empty. Your best bet then to control the situation is to play with the dog on a hard-floor surface where cleaning up the tinkles will be a breeze and no odor will be left behind.
Many dogs outgrow the excitable urniation, and over time, you may see it go away.
However, I think a UTI is probably your culprit.
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