Our dog is 2 years old & has been potty trained since she was 6 months old. We moved about 2 months ago into our new home (all new carpet, all new flooring & paint on walls) where the previous tennents didn't have pets anyway. She started pooping on my sons bedroom floor about a week ago out of the blue. We thought it was because we didn't bring her out enough, but we started to take her out 4 or 5 times a night & more than that throughout the day. As soon as she would come in, she would go to his room once we were settled back into whatever we were doing & poop. Not even in the same spot, just anywhere in there! If it happens at night, it wakes him up (he's 10 months old & JUST started sleeping through the night with only 1 waking). So she's pushing his habits backwards now also. With my son, it's hard to take her for long walks & we don't have a fenced in yard, but we let her go out for 30mins or so. & If she was doing this cuz she is unhappy with the move, why start 2 months after?
2007-01-16 01:45:10 · 8 answers · asked by starlightstarbright 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We've been pushing her nose towards it, cleaning it up, & putting her outside...what else is there?
2007-01-16 01:46:02 · update #1
We had a lot of trouble when we first got our pit bull over a year ago with spotting and pooping. All we did was use that Urine Gone on the spots that she made, she never went in that spot again. Never hit your dog and don't stick the dog's nose in it (your dog can catch diseases from poop, even it's own).
Definitely close the door to your son's room. If your son's room is upstairs (if you have a second floor), gate the stairs leading up. This will teach the dog that it is off limits.
2007-01-16 02:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Frankie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ack!!! Do not push her nose in her mistakes, this will only teach her to sneak away and poop when you aren't around. Do not ever, ever hit your dog. The more you punish her for her mistakes, the more she's convinced that she must not go potty around you. Use her crate to limit her access to your house. Crate her when you can't pay 100% attention to her (really! no talking on phone, nothing. If you have to do anything besides watch her/interact with her, put her in her crate) When you take her out for walks, be sure to bring a handful of really amazing treats - her #1 most favorite things. When she finally goes potty, throw a big party and reward the heck outta her, so that she understands that she made the right choice. Then, repeat. It will take her a while to understand this as dogs learn through repetition and, because of the history you've described, she needs to unlearn those undesirable habits.
2007-01-16 02:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer above about being jealous. If your dog has been potty trained for the last year and a half, she's obviously jealous of the attention you're giving the child. Try closing the door to your sons room so the dog can't get in - and, of course, every time your dog poops in his room pick the poop up w/ a paper towel, take it outside, and rub his nose in it(not literally). That, plus a little extra attention (not too much) should do the trick.
2007-01-16 01:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stewie Loves You 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
But ammonia or vinegar in the area of the poop. Dogs hate it as they have very sensitive noses. Also, try closing your son's room, especially if he isn't in it. That way you can keep a closer eye on the dog. When you see her getting ready to squat, take a newspaper, swaut her on the butt, tell her very sternly NO, and take her outside IMMEDIATELY. After about 3-5 days, you should see a big difference.
2007-01-16 01:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by protruckdriver71 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to popular belief, sticking your dog's nose in the poo isn't going to keep them from pooping there and you should stop doing it. It sounds to me like she is trying to get your attention.
I reccommend crate training her so that you can leave her in it overnight or if she's being particularly mischevious. Keep it somewhere where she can still be with the family during relaxation time before bed. She will like having a space of her own. Also, if her veterinarian doesn't know about this problem, I'd let him know just in case he thinks it might be medically related.
2007-01-16 01:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is upset with something in the house.You ay that the prvious owner didn't have a pet, are you sure?The smell stays far longer than humans can smell.Try this,mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle and mist it around the room.It will neutralize any smells and that will make her unable to smell hers or any other smells.I always spray my rooms twice just in case.The smell of vinegar will leave out when all the way dry....Pop a paper behind her when you see her taking leave.That will scare her and get her to stop.
2007-01-16 06:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its obvious that she is jealous of your son and maybe thinks he is the reason for the move. Get a baby gate and gate his room off so she can not get in there. We had the same problem with our dog now no matter what I take him for at least 2 20 min walks a day and he now knows he isn't coming in until he has done his business.
2007-01-16 01:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-31 06:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋