Cassie is 5 months old akita puppy and has been easy enough to house train we haven't had any accidents for ages but when people come round who she doesn't know well or has not seen before she wees on greeting them. My partner and i did not think was too much of a problem and that she would grow out of it but my mother seems to think that if its not stopped she will always do it. Shouting at her just upsets her and causes her to do it more so i just send her outside any advice would be great thanks

my border collie sky use to do that when she was younger, she was a nervous puppy especially around strangers. she is 7 months now and not as nervous and the problem seems to have disappeared.

Hi claire
It can be a problem in young bitch pups, shes probably a little worried about meeting new people, having a wee is just a form of submission, saying i'm inoffensive. It may help to let your visitors in while Cassie is in another room, get them seated, then let her in. they are less of a threat when sat down, then get them to give her treats, making her think visitors are good to have around rather than a threat.
Jen

she is just a little scared & excited all at the same time, my pup grew out of it but was a bit un pleasent when she did it in a pet shop !!she is just a shy pup dont worry try to socialise her as much as you can to as many different situations as poss ,at eight months they go through a fear period pay special attention to her at this time never make a big deal of it ! she will grow out of it with a bit of tlc

Please dont shout at her shes only a baby and doesnt know any better
Think of her as a todler whos potty training ... with the best will in the world they forget, get excited have an accident once in a while !
If you know someones coming give her the chance to go out first.
If she does have an accident take her straight out as quickly as poss and let her finish.
Watch for signs she wants to go, and try get her in a routine of when she goes will help too.
Good luck
Jules xxx

thanks for the advice. i must say tho that i disagree about not shouting at her all together, i would never shout at her 4 an accident or hit her but i thought raising your voice let them know they were doing wrong! even as babies i thought it was important to let them know right from wrong. If you dont raise your voice to a puppy to let them know they have done wrong how do you do it?

but we have had visitors tonite i left her in the kitchen then let her in when everyone was sat down and this worked very well thanks very much, its reasurring to know she will more than likely grow out of it

I would'nt get too worried over it, all dogs do it & the majority grow out of it.

As already said its excitement that she cannot control, i'm pretty sure she will learn to in time.

I would just try not to let any one make a fuss when they first enter & be patient.

All my Akita's have behaved this way & then grown out of it.

hth

The emphasis on teaching a puppy right from wrong is to praise them for good behaviour and ignore the bad behaviour. If your puppy is doing something wrong then try and distract them with something else and then praise them for doing the right thing. Shouting at pups can make them nervous. There are only two words that I say in a "firm" voice, NO and LEAVE.
I never ever shout at a pup.

Good post "I agree"