New puppy - peeing all the time

[angelchampy]

Okay, this is probably a no-brainer, but I haven't had a puppy in 15 years. My niece just got a Corgi puppy. She is 3 months now. Her boyfriend got her from a pet store at 6 weeks old. Her little bladder must be the size of a silver dollar. My niece works and puts wee wee pads down. She used to use them, now she goes on the side of them. When I watch her, I have to take her out every 30 minutes (and she goes every time!). What is my niece looking at here? I know it gets better as she gets older, but I forget how much time it takes. And it's not her fault, when she has to go, she has to go. But when my niece has her on the couch or the bed, she squats. It's constant. And it's not like she's not taken out when she gets home. She brings her out constantly all night and all weekend. She spends more time outside than in. Why so much and when does it get better? I guess that's why I've always rescued older dogs. I can't see myself doing the puppy thing again. It's alot of work. But I sure do love them. Any advice? :confused:

[applesmom]

Has she had her checked to rule out a UTI?

[angelchampy]

Yes. She's had some of her shots too - I think she's got one more to go. Otherwise healthy. Maybe it's because she's so tiny? I've always had big dogs - always over 60 lbs.

[tikeyas_mom]

sounds like she needs to keep an eye on the puppy more, Puppys are way more likely to pee in the house if noone is around, or if they are "just" out of sight . I suggest telling your neice to tie her corgi to her leg, and he will go everywhere she does.. that way if he does desice to Squate, she will see him do it (then rush him outside , and praise)..

[Catlady711]

Has she had her checked to rule out a UTI?

Yes. She's had some of her shots too - I think she's got one more to go. Otherwise healthy. Maybe it's because she's so tiny? I've always had big dogs - always over 60 lbs.

I'm just curious, who did the examination for UTI, the pet store's vet or your niece's regular vet? Does the puppy drink alot of water?

[angelchampy]

No she doesn't drink alot. That's why I'm surprised. Where does it all come from? She does it with me too. We'll be playing on the floor and all of a sudden, she'll stop and squat. Blew my mind! And I had her out 40 minutes prior.

[mike001]

For a 3 mo. old puppy this isn't the norm. Maybe she should be checked again, maybe kidneys? I guess another option would be to try crate training her, this way she could let the pup out less often, don't think she would soil her"den". I'm wondering if it could be just nervousness?

[borzoimom]

Has she had her checked to rule out a UTI?

I agree- .. You need to rule this out before proceeding.

[borzoimom]

opps that is what I get for not reading the last post.. As far as submissive urination, the outsider should not make eye contact, be calm and relaxed, glance and slowly, gently look away. This is dog language means, I accept you in my pressence, request nothing of you, etc.

[angelchampy]

The puppy is doing much better. She only had one accident the whole time she was with me. Towards the end of the week, I didn't have to take her out as much. She has one more week of meds and then will be tested 2 weeks later to make sure it's all gone. She was real fun to have. I miss her already. Thanks to everyone for your help.

[borzoimom]

The puppy is doing much better. She only had one accident the whole time she was with me. Towards the end of the week, I didn't have to take her out as much. She has one more week of meds and then will be tested 2 weeks later to make sure it's all gone. She was real fun to have. I miss her already. Thanks to everyone for your help.

I am glad everything is working out.. Keep up the meds, and you might want to do a recheck as well to make sure the whole infection is gone.