InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Dog Channelhttp://board.dogchannel.com/forum@bowtieinc.comSat, 22 Nov 2008 02:05:43 GMT20http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45254-7-1.aspxMy puppy did this for awhile but did eventually grow out of this. We did basically the same things you are doing to help her along. It took her to about a year. Good luck.Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:00:02 GMTrunettewiewelhttp://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45254-7-1.aspxWould it help to:</P><P>1. Explain the problem to your guests before they arrive so they understand the importance of your request? </P><P>2. Inform them that if they do not follow intructions you will have to remove her from their presence immediately?</P><P>3. Let them know how important their cooperation is for her well being and that they are a part of the solution!</P><P>4. Ignoring means- no talking, no touching, no eye contact- pretend she is not there.</P><P>5. Enlist reliable friends to help practice?</P><P>Just some thoughts. I believe she can overcome this! Good luck!Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:11:44 GMTIngothttp://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45254-7-1.aspxMy Aunts Wheaton Terrier Has the same problem. My advise is to make sure she does her business right before you have people over. And make sure she's getting enough excersize to drain her excitement.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:52:39 GMToutcast13http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45254-7-1.aspxthe vonly suggestion I have is what you are already doing... have people ignore her. other than that have people greet her outside where the mess isnt a problem.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:19:21 GMTrainsmomhttp://board.dogchannel.com/Topic45254-7-1.aspx<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=smalltxt vAlign=top><SPAN id=_ctl1__ctl0_ctlTopic__ctl0_ctlPanelBar_ctlTopicsRepeater__ctl1_lblFullMessage>I have a question about my 7month old border collie x shepherd. <P>She is super smart and knows when to tell us to go outside etc. but whenever people come over or she gets really excited (even without baby talk) she pees a little..... It's frustrating cause I know she doesn't mean to and she is getting better but sometimes she just can't help it. We tell people no baby talk and to ignore her for a few minutes when they first see her but you know some people just don't listen. I also know it will take time for her to completely control her bladder but I have heard of dogs also never getting over this, our vet said that this is normal and should eventuallystop.....but I know others have this problem so I thought maybe people with experience could help me out. </P><P>Any suggestions on how to help her break this habit? Thanks!</SPAN> </P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:07:25 GMTSabtre