Worry if the accidents are paired with other symptoms: drinking tons of water, lethargy, or blood in the urine. That’s vet time. But if it’s just “oops, I got excited,” then laugh it off. You’ll miss these messy days when they’re a dignified senior dog who only pees on walks.
I once had a puppy who peed on my foot while I was mid-sneeze. I stood there, one shoe wet, and I laughed until I cried. That memory is now a treasured story. You’re building stories, not just a clean floor.
Final pep talk: you’ve got this
This phase will pass. I promise. One day, you’ll wake up and realize your dog hasn’t had an accident in a month. You’ll feel proud. Then they’ll eat a sock, but that’s a different article.
Until then, stock up on paper towels, use that enzymatic cleaner, and give yourself a pat on the back. You are teaching a tiny, chaotic creature how to be a good citizen. That’s heroic. And when they finally get it? You’ll both celebrate with a pee-free victory lap around the yard.
So next time you see that guilty puddle, take a breath, clean it up, and say, “Nice try, buddy. We’ll get it tomorrow.” Because you will. And when you do, it will be so worth the mess.
