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my dog still poos in the house

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LucyLasticBand · 29/12/2013 08:49

i got her a kong, but that didnt help, it caused a poo imo.
she uses bathroom and kitchen and i have to be REALLY on the ball.
she is gradually getting better but if we are sitting in kitchen and i disappear briefly, i find it hard to trust her.
her wees are getting better, i started scrubbing where she had been with detergent, on vet's advice.
she is 13 months old n ow.

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StepMum2b · 29/12/2013 17:54

Watching this thread for advice. I have a 9 month old staffie cross who despite all my best efforts including rewards for going in the right place just doesn't get it!! We've had him since he was 13 weeks old.

Dh keeps threatening to get rid of him over this. I'm moving to a beautiful new house in 2 weeks and am desperate to try and make him understand.

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LucyLasticBand · 29/12/2013 19:02

nobody knows stepmum do they? Shock

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KringleCandleLover · 29/12/2013 19:17

I have a 9 month old that does the same.

She was homebred and on occasion will still curl 1 out where I put paper and puppypads,when her littermates were here.

I've found that being very strict with feeding time, I can pinpoint to within about 30 mins when she is due for her poos. She has 2 per day.

My pup often gives off very subtle hints, she spins once quickly to indicate the urge. If I miss the signal, she'll go in the house.

Do your pups give off any telltale signs that you've perhaps not realised?

MakeMeJumpIntoTheAir · 29/12/2013 19:25

I don't know if this is the old fashioned way, but I used to put newspapers down for my dog to go on, and gradually move them towards the door. Praise if paper used, different tone of voice if not and put them outside.

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 10:49

thing with newspapers is, they gradually to garden,, but via sitting room, hmm.
anyway i stopped using newspapers a long time ago.

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MakeMeJumpIntoTheAir · 30/12/2013 11:14

ahh yes, we had a large kitchen area which was tiled and easy to clean

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 11:16

i think it has just turned into a habit with her. Sad i dont tell her off, as apparently i shouldnt, although i should sound disappointed.

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sooperdooper · 30/12/2013 11:22

I was told to use a water/vinegar mix to wash the floor rather than detergent, because that breaks down the scent for them and removes it completely whereas detergent just covers the scent for us

If she can smell where she's been before she'll go back

Do you put her straight outside after every accident in the house? And I agree with strict meal times, take the food up if she doesn't finish it all and watch for the signals because she'll likely go very soon after

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 11:23

take her outside after the accident>?
do you mean after a meal?

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 11:23

oh i will try vinegar.

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fanoftheinvisibleman · 30/12/2013 11:51

Maybe go back to the basics that you would with a new puppy and physically be outside with them so you can praise and treat as soon as they go? They need to know imediately that they have gone where you want them to with instant praise.

I do appreciate that the weather is shit (we got our pup autumn 2012 so I did the cold wet nights by torchlight!). But considering your dog could live another 15plus years if you are lucky it is one of those short term pain, long term gain things. We only had to do it for 3 or 4 weeks.

fanoftheinvisibleman · 30/12/2013 11:52

Biological wash powder is good for cleaning too.

DandyDindie · 30/12/2013 12:24

Firstly, restrict the dog's access within the house - it's much more difficult to train every room as being off limits and you'll end up with one or two rooms being used as toilets. Once access is limited ensure you are feeding at regular times and stick to them. Once fed take your dog for a gentle walk 15-30 minutes after eating (nothing too boisterous after food) this is the time when they are most stimulated to defecate. During the day ensure your dog has regular access to toilet areas also. Praise when he goes outside. If accidents occur indoors (dog will be less likely to toilet in restricted area) then clean with biological washing powder or vinegar to break down smells. Bleach-basd detergents smell like ammonia (urine) to dogs and can promote toileting indoors
Once in a good toileting routine, can open up access to other parts of house
Good luck!

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 12:36

think we should have got a stair gate. anyway, keeps me fitting running up after her. I do make it my rule, always know where she is. but nevertheless she does evade me

i do go out in the garden with her - i shall just keep trying, looking at weather now - and sometimes she can walk for ages and then have a poo.

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 12:37

her favourite places are kitchen, bathroom and top of the stairs, that is probably when bathroom door is shut.

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 12:39

thanks for advice.
will try and time 15 to 20 minutes after feeding to take her out.

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Lilcamper · 30/12/2013 16:56

Try here Errorless Toilet Training it says it's for pups but it applies for older dogs too.

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 18:36

oh thanks lilc

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LucyLasticBand · 30/12/2013 18:39

she seems to say Dont treat for going in the garden Confused

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Lilcamper · 30/12/2013 22:45

Yes she does, lots of praise though...if you treat for going in the garden, they will learn to not empty completely in one go to get more treats Smile

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