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txjulesjones

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02/22/2008 10:14 AM
He is 18 months old - we have had him almost 1 month - he was supposodly already housebroken - the previous owner said he never had an accident in the house or his crate - they did however, keep him in the garage for the most part - he had a recliner out there that was his - so perhaps he pooped in the garage, I don't know. We take him outside ALL the time - he doesn't ever pee in the house - but he just keeps going inside - at least once a day. We tell him "no" and take him outside and reinforce poop outside - to no avail. He does poop outside too - I just don't know why he is doing this. He has gotten more and more affectionate - snuggled in bed with me and my 5 year old all morning - he usually wakes up around 7 a.m. and the kids walk him outside for him to potty, and they feed him - then I let him out again - he will usually snuggle for several hours if you let him. He is also a major licker!! You have to keep telling him no over and over and moving his head away from your face. He was neutered last week - healed great - but he was doing this behavior even prior to that. We do love the little guy, but this pooping thing is getting really tiresome..... Please help!! Julie

BonitaKaz

Bratty Ratty

02/22/2008 10:22 AM
What kind of food is he eating? A higher quality food will make him poop less. Also, does he do it at a certain time? Maybe you can take him out about that time and see if he'll go outside. Or try puppy pads. We leave them for Nibbler when we are at work or asleep and he uses them every time. (His aim is just a little off, but all four feet are on the pad, so in his head so his the pee lol)

Bonita Mom to Nibbler & Laika!

treble02

Alpha Feist

02/22/2008 10:23 AM
aww...sounds like such a sweetie! I have found with mine that they pee right away, but I have to walk around for a bit before they poop... maybe 2-3 minutes. I have learned their schedule over itme. Like if they eat, they will need to poop 30 minutes later or 1 hour later or whatever. I think paying close attention to when the puppy eats and being aware that he will need to go out 30 minutes later and walk him around and learn his "signals" My Toa literally runs in tiny circles til the poop is coming out! LOL.....Trixi just takes her leash as far away as possible and looks for the PERFECT SPOT. It took a while to get used to but once I knew their signals and their schedule better, its so much easier...I am even impressed with myself! LOL HOpe this is a little helpful! Look forward to learning more about you and you baby....we also LOVE pics...whats his name by the way?

~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy, Ratbone Rescues Database Manager and Applications Coordinator

DaisysMom

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02/22/2008 10:25 AM
What is he eating and are you free feeding or is he on a schedule?

Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom