Why Your Dog Pees When Excited – And How to Stop It for Good!

March 28th, 2025

Your dog is happy. You’re happy. But once they get a little too happy, BOOM – puddle on the floor.

So if you’re wondering, “Why does my dog pee when she’s excited?” Don’t worry —we’ve got the fix. While excitement and submissive urination are real (and really annoying), we’ve got the solution to stop the leaks, crash the surprise pee parties, and keep your home smelling fresh.

Step 1: Manage Excitement Urination


Some dogs just get too excited. Their joy turns into an uncontrollable sprinkler system. Here’s how to shut it down:
  • Keep greetings chill. When you walk in, act like you’re too cool to care. No over-the-top hugs, no high-pitched squeals—just a casual "Hey, bud."
  • Ignore your dog for the first few minutes after coming home. It’s not mean, it’s strategic. Let them settle before you engage.
  • Pre-game before playtime. Before grabbing the leash or tossing the ball, make them sit. Reward calm behavior, not bouncing-off-the-walls energy.

Step 2: Boost Their Confidence (No Wimpy Pups Allowed!)


If your dog pees when nervous, it’s time for a confidence boost. Here’s how to toughen them up—without the drill sergeant routine:
  • Pawsitive vibes only. No yelling, no punishment. Reward the good behavior, and ignore the bad.
  • Hype them up when they stay calm. If they hold it together in an exciting situation, let them know they nailed it.
  • Ditch the scary body language. Crouch instead of towering over them, and ease up on the intense eye contact. You’re their buddy, not an interrogator.

Step 3: Clean Up Accidents the Right Way (So They Don’t Re-MARK the Spot)


🚫 The biggest mistake dog owners make? Using the WRONG cleaner.
If your dog can still smell their old pee, guess what? They’ll keep treating your floor like it’s the bathroom.

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Your fur baby is attracted to pee spots like a urine-obsessed homing missile. When they pee, they’re not just making a mess—they’re leaving behind a powerful scent marker full of pheromones and proteins that scream, "Hey, this is MY spot!" If even a trace of that scent remains, they’ll keep coming back to re-mark it.

That’s where enzymes come in. Regular cleaners might get rid of stains and mask odors for your nose, but they don’t break down the actual molecules that trigger your pet’s instincts. Enzymatic cleaners, like Angry Orange Enzyme Cleaner, work by digesting urine at a microscopic level—literally breaking down the proteins and ammonia compounds that tell your pet to pee there again. No scent, no trigger, no more repeat accidents. Science wins.

✔ Breaks down pee at the molecular level—we’re not here to “mask” odors, we’re here to annihilate them.

✔ Stops re-marking in its tracks. Your dog won’t even think about peeing there again.

✔ Smells like fresh oranges or fresh laundry—not a chemical lab. Because you want your house to smell normal, right?

So remember...Follow these steps, stay patient, and reclaim your home from unwanted pee puddles. Because let’s be honest—your dog is awesome, but random floor pee? Not so much.