Dismantled
Blue Crack Addict
Any helpful tip on how to stop a dog from pooping on a carpet? I've tried the usual .......nose in it...spanking.....yelling......nothing works
Dismantled said:...He is so quick about it too......he bolts for the carpet and is done before I even get there
.....and you know what makes me so mad...I will walk him outside forever...then take him and and he will run for the carpet and poop.
Keocmb said:
That little bastard!
Maybe he's rebelling?
U2Kitten said:Please don't hurt him or take him to the pound. As frustrating and gross as it is, it is just poop and it can be cleaned up. He's a living creature with feelings.
One of the first things you'll want to do is effectively remove all
odors from areas where she has had an accident. A dog may be
triggered to urinate indoors by the smell of the spot where he
previously went. A dog's sense of smell is 200 times greater than a
human nose!
Two well known products that are good odor neutralizers are Nature's
Miracle Stain & Odor Remover, and Un-Duz-It. Vets can also recommend
efficient products.
When cleaning up accidents in your home, Do not use ammonia-based
products, as their odor resembles urine and may draw your dog back to
urinate in the same spot again.
When outside choose the spot were you want her to do her business
carefully and she should be taken out on leash to the same designated
spot each time.
This is not walk time or play time; stand in approximately the same
spot and wait for your dog to eliminate. If she does, praise her
enthusiastically. Don’t immediately rush back into the house with her.
Because she will learn to hold on and not eliminate so that she can
get more time outdoors. Instead walk a few minutes or give her a
minute or two of playtime.
When she has successfully peed and pooped outside, don’t fully clean
up the spot, but leave a trace of urine or feces to provide a scent
that will remind her what she is supposed to do there.
There may be an occasional accident in the house. If there is one
don’t hit, don't yell, and don't rub her nose in it.
Dogs cannot make a connection between your punishment and earlier behavior.
The result of hitting, yelling and punishment will eventually lead to
her being afraid of you. Just clean up the mess without making a
fuss, and apply one of the odor eliminators/neutralizers.
If you actually catch your dog in the act of eliminating inside the
house, interrupt her and take her outside to the proper place (without
harsh words or punishment). If she eliminates outside, praise her.
Remember to be patient, some dogs take longer than others to
housebreak.
Learn to use the same simple words for accidents and for praise.
"Nah nah" or "No", for accidents.
"GOOD GIRL" or "GOOD DOG" or "GOOD (name)" Praise with joy and
enthusiasm in your voice. Smile!
Eventually you can get her to go on demand, by teaching her simple
words for elimination. "Go Potty", "Go Poop", "Make Pee".
If you are consistent, watchful, and use the crate, a dog can usually
be housebroken in couple of weeks.
starsgoblue said:Dismantled, it makes me glad to read that you got your pet from a rescue shelter. There are so many animals that are given up for selfish human reasons and by you adopting the furball literally gives him a second chance at life. So many just go for the expensive puppies from breeders...I can tell you've got a big heart!
Dismantled said:Death to puppymills!!!
THis is something I think is worth fighting for, we need to start a club or something.....no a gang...a gang is much more scary than a club...........
LivLuvAndBootlegMusic said:
Personally, I see no reason for pet stores to be allowed to sell cats and dogs. If you want a cat or dog, either pick one out at a shelter (or through a store that works with a shelter, like Petsmart or Pet Supplies Plus) or go to a private reputable breeder. There's a petstore 45 minutes away that I like and I considered getting a kitten there, but one day the door to the back was open and I saw a caged adult female calico. I'm assuming they just keep her in the back and use her to constantly deliver litters.