Submissive or excited urination
This behavior is usually seen in dogs that wish to show
complete submission or respect, and can also be tied to a neurological
inability to control bladder functions during excitement. Corrections are
unnecessary to curb this behavior, and may even exacerbate anxiety issues in
the puppy later on.
If a dog is overly shy or submissive, make sure all new people in the puppy's life practice the no touch, no talk, no eye contact rule, until the puppy is ready to meet them.
Crying or barking
When puppies are separated from their pack in the wild,
vocalization is a means of communication and location. When your puppy cries,
it's usually just to get your attention,
either out of loneliness, or a need to use the bathroom. You can avoid this
problem by draining puppy's energy
before bedtime and making sure he moves his bowels.
Firm but gentle corrections of unwanted behaviors will help most dogs grow out of them in time. But always remember, never discipline your puppy out of anger or frustration!
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