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Topic Dog Boards / Health / Not sure what I should do...
- By Krystaljade [ca] Date 25.03.11 17:02 UTC
I have a 3month old Golden Retriever mixed with Great Dane.. and he pees almost every 20min..
I was just wondering if that's a cause for concern orr is it just because he's still developing?
- By Brainless [gb] Date 25.03.11 17:36 UTC
Sounds pretty normal for a baby to me.
- By dogs a babe Date 25.03.11 19:27 UTC
Yes a rather typical boy - and even when they do stop going every 20 minutes it'll still feel like it!

It's important with boys to stay outside with them until they've pee'd at least twice, often three times.  Don't be fooled into coming back indoors after just once or he'll most likely surprise you with another wee just as you shut the door.

My youngest is 7 months now but even with excellent bladder control he's still a repeat wee'er and usually far too busy to get empty on the first go.  My older dog would walk and pee as a youngster and often pee on his own chin.  The joy of male dogs!! :)
- By Krystaljade [ca] Date 25.03.11 20:01 UTC
heh, thanks.. I was actually starting to get worried...I read that it could be an urinary tract infection.. and I was praying that wasn't the case.
He's starting to act like a typical male.. he barely listens.. He's starting to get into everything!!
And also.. when he wants to play... he always tries to snap me... but when he plays with my boyfriend.. he doesn't even try to nip him.
Ahhhh... gotta love patience. :)
- By JeanSW Date 25.03.11 23:10 UTC

> ... he always tries to snap me...


Try reading Ian Dunbar's article "The bite stops here"
- By dogs a babe Date 25.03.11 23:21 UTC

> ... he always tries to snap me...
>Try reading Ian Dunbar's article "The bite stops here"


Yes, I'd second that.  Be wary of the type of play that encourages this behaviour and find out how to manage it if it does happen.

Some pups do explore their world mouth first and it's so useful to understand why, and what you can do to help them learn :)

(The article is here)
Topic Dog Boards / Health / Not sure what I should do...

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