How do i get my dog to stop pooping on my patio?
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at
9:26 pm
Rikki is a 6 mo yr old sheperd–had no problem housebreakin her–but recently she goes on my pool patio rather than 10 more feet to a grassy area–i am at my wits end and am close to getting rid of the dog—plz help!
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take her out to where you want her to poop and stay with her while she does it. then give her a treat when she poops where you want her too. After a few times.. she will learn.
First: dont give away your dog
Second: Block off the Patio with a piece of wood, part of a fence, etc.
Third: Place your dog outside the patio and, sooner or later, he’ll have to poop
She’s still young, try taking her out on a leash and guidung her to the proper places to go outside.
I would start her training over from the begining. Walk her out to the lawn and watch her. Make sure she doesn’t walk back towards the patio and don’t allow her to play until she goes to the bathroom. Try to use a command like "go potty" or something else creative so everytime you tell her that she should know what to do. Once she has finished her business make sure to praise her and maybe even give her a treat to show her she’s done something good. Eventually you should be able to let her out without watching her and ween her off of the treats.
If she is only 6 months old and you are already losing your patience you might want to think about giving her up anyway because a owning pet is a lot like having a child and they should be treated like one. Believe me, being the owner of a 15 month old puppy I can warn you there are a lot more problems to come. The key is obedience, patience and lots of love! Good luck!
Your dog could be sent marking. Meaning she smells some other odor and is attempting to claiming it by leaving her mark. The best way to handle the situation is when you take your dog outside to use the bathroom, stay with her (on a leash, but let her roam, wait for her actions) and if she is about to go there, do a quick leash correction meaning a quick, sharp tug on her leash, (to redirect her mind), and do a quick, ehh sound (or any other sharp sound). Then bring her to the area you want her to go, and keep her there until she does her business. When she does go reward her, and bring her inside. Also don’t forget to clean the spot where she usually goes VERY well so you can get rid of the odor she could be picking up. Also make sure you show leadership. For instance when you walk through a door (perhaps going inside, or getting ready for a walk) make sure you go first. Also when you come home from work or another place, do not rush to greet your dog. This is you just giving her praise like you are worshiping her. Wait until she has calmed down and get her to sit for your attention. This way you are taking control, and your dog will see you as the leader in your "pack." Obidence is also another important necessity so make sure she knows the simple commands like: sit, stay, and down. Please let me know if you need more help. I hate to see people give up their animals. If you could tell me more about her habits or her respect level for you that would help me, help you address the problem. Good luck!!!
You have to go with her, and when she squats to poop on your patio, you yell, "No!", and then lead her to the grassy area. And when she poops on the grassy area, you say " good girl" in a funny baby voice.