we just got a rescued dog about 2 months ago. He is a 2 year old neutered poodle. we were told he is house trained. He was pretty good about going to bathroom outside till recently he had one accident in the house.
Till then he is having accidents too often. He is starting to poop on our couch. Why is he pooping on the furniture?
2006-11-09 16:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by eurorican192000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
our two year old poodle that is a rescued dog is having issues. He is very curious about everything and everyone. He's not had good owners in the past so he tends to be afraid a lot.
we notice he goes poop and pee when he is nervous or scared. He is house trained but recently he has been pooping in the house. He WILL NOT poop out side. Also he poops on our couch. Why is he doing this? He goes pee outside though. Could it be that he is confused? how could I fix this problem?
2006-11-09 18:37:40 · update #1
Your dog has become aware of his vulnerability, and has begun to poop where the scent of his poop is covered by the master's, his protector.. they sense that the unknown 'boogieman' can find them by their scent, so disguise it by pooing on the bed or couch where the protector's scent is the strongest..they will also use a dirty clothes pile, if it is availble..
It will happen most after any stress, such as being scolded, left alone, or even after a nightmare..
they do tend to outgrow the behavior as they mature, and gain more self confidence and security...In the case of this dog, he was severely traumatized with the whole shelter/adoption process.
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the best preventative is to keep the area blocked from him, and to always walk him UNTIL HE DOES IT outside...in a secluded area..
they will usually like a small pile of sand in a corner...You can get a bag of sand at any garden center..
If he is stubborn about holding it until he comes inside, then adding a spoon of unflavored Metamucil to his food will cause him to HAVE to go after a bit of exercise..So stay out and walk with him a while, and he won't be able to hold it..
Scolding will never work for this behavior, as it only reinforces his insecurities,
2006-11-09 19:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'll, I think a lot of people will say anything, such as "oh ya, he's house trained", wheather it is true or not is another matter.
I am guessing the dog probably had the problem in the past for various reasons. I would guess the "training" it got in the past was inconsistant.
My dog once pooped in the house because he ate something weird and he could not hold it. After that ONE time he is what I would call a "serial pooper".
He is in a kennel if he is alone in the house, and when I am in the house I keep an eye on him.
It is best to make sure you properly clean the affected area, so the dog does not pick up teh scent and become stimlated to poo there again. I found that vingegar worked for my dog (sorta)
Hope that helps.
2006-11-10 00:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by econdrone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once in a while dogs have to be reminded that they aren't supposed to go potty in the house. It may be that the dog is spending too much time in the house between outings. If this is not it you may have to put the dog in a kennel and only let it out so many times a day. Immediately taking it outside. After it has gone potty and ate, put it back in the kennel. This you do for app. 2 weeks. They don't like to dirty the spot they sleep(kennel), if it does happen to make a mistake in the kennel make sure to clean it out.
2006-11-10 01:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by BARB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, he should not be on the furniture. The nicest places in the den are reserved for the alpha - if the dog is allowed to challenge your status as alpha, then he/she will stop respecting your authority.
Since this is a newly rescued dog, perhaps he's just become comfortable enough in your home to challenge your authority.
http://www.leerburg.com offers great advice on how to become your dog's pack leader. Great articles and Podcasts to help you change your behavior and thus create positive changes in your animals.
2006-11-10 01:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are leaving him alone in the house for too long, he may be mad at you. Sometimes they do this when they are mad at their owner.
2006-11-10 00:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Cara Beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Make him feel like home . Hello- He is stressed, after the move! Please take time to reassure him. BOND with the cutie pie, make him comfortable, this is his new home! Take the Time!
Take Care!
2006-11-10 00:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋