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[Kennysmom]

Ok, I need help. Akina insists on pooping in the house. I know she knows better. She is not crated, because she will poop in her crate and then one thing leads to another and I have a HUGE mess to clean up. If I leave her out of her crate...I have a pile of poop to clean up. See the difference? If I run home on lunch and them out.....it's all fine. But if I can't run home, I'm garaunteed a little gift. NOW...today was a good day. I got home from the whole day and there was no mess...that I could see...but it sure did smell like there had been one. I took them outside and we hung out for a couple of HOURS. Then, I realized I had to run down to the store...a mile away...and get dog food. (the irony) I was gone less than an hour. I get home and HEY MOM...got somethin' for ya! She knows it's wrong. I can tell when I walk in (other than the horrific scent) that she did something wrong because she'll stay back behind Kenny and hides. Do I seriously have to run home EVERY day to avoid this mess????

Short of setting up a webcam and Nanny sit them with a walkie talkie at hand to get her attention at the 'time'...I don't know WHAT to do!!!!

[CAB]

What food are you feeding her? I feel for you. Val leaves me presents every once in a while in my bedroom upstairs. And if he goes number 2 he also goes number 1. I'm ready to tear the carpet up. That way, if he messes, it will be easier to clean up.

[Kennysmom]

Pedigree. It's the only thing that doesn't give her the runs.

I know what your saying with the carpet. I've been thinking about that same thing.

[Kzoo]

I feel for you honestly.
Nothing worse than dobe poops smells....ewwwwwwwww........I am proud to say that Tessa hasn't left me a present in at least 3 months. But Becca the old lady grumpy dachshie leaves one at least once a day. I learned a loooong time ago, dogs and carpet do NOT mix. So now I have NONE....Zero...ZIP.......
I wish I could offer advice, caging always has worked for me, apparently Akina can't hold it in a cage. I know dogs hate to mess in their cage. I wonder if it is the food?
Sorry I couldn't help you out!! But KNOW that someone else has been there!
Melissa K.

[bumpster]

Has Akina just started doing this, or has she always done it?

[Arda]

How much are you feeding each meal? When I know I'm going to have a problem with a dog that just came in, I use LOW RESIDUE Eukanuba. Less poop and they can hold it better. And CRATE. Smaller if they are messy. I am wondering if you feed a very little amount in the morning and a heavier meal at night. Can you try this. I have another old trick but it's gross and too many people read this stuff. Old show dog trick.

[Kennysmom]

This has been on-going since I've had her here. First it started with the runs....but I guess I was just so relieved when it was 'solid' I figured we'd work through it...but as time when on, I realized this has been going on forever.

I give her one scoop in the AM and one scoop at night. (about 1 1/2 cups per scoop) I could try just a single cup in the morning and then the rest for dinner. I wonder how the LOW RESIDUE Euk would do with her 'Runs' issue.

Her crate is 28x42....think that is too big? She's only about 70lbs. I need a new tray. Guess a few extra minutes of tray cleaning would be better than scrubbin' the carpet every day.

What's that link that you can get crate pans??

Edited by Kennysmom, 07 June 2007 - 09:45 PM.

[Karen A]

I'd make her crate real small....only big enough for her to stand and turn around in so if she messes it, she has to sit in it Yuck. SHe won't like it.

[Arda]

Cut the amount of food in the morning and increase the amount in the evening when you are there. If you can get down here we can give you a crate to use. Put newspapers in the crate. Easier to clean. Throw them away. No laundry as with a blanket. Might want to put newspaper under the crate and around it to start. This is no problem.

[Kennysmom]

I'm good on a crate. I have two of them, just no tray for the bottom. I'll get one ordered. I never thought of using newspaper instead of a blanket!

I cut her breakfast in half this morning.....if looks could kill!! She did her business outside, as always in the morning....so we'll see what happens today.

I'll get her back in the crate and cut down on the AM feedings.

Other than this 'issue', she's a good little girl. Oh, and I think I know the dog show trick. Yeah, um...no thanks.

[Javaluva]

Cut the amount of food in the morning and increase the amount in the evening when you are there. If you can get down here we can give you a crate to use. Put newspapers in the crate. Easier to clean. Throw them away. No laundry as with a blanket. Might want to put newspaper under the crate and around it to start. This is no problem.

I think I'm thinking what you're thinking...match sticks anyone?

[Kennysmom]

I think I'm thinking what you're thinking...match sticks anyone?

NO WAY! I'll make her her own little indoor kennel room before THAT's gonna happen.



Kzoo - my friend has a mini-daschie.....her name is Cocoa. She does the same thing, but we call her's 'Cocoa Pebbles' And I tell ya what......for the size ratio - those little turds pack a punch too!!

Edited by Kennysmom, 08 June 2007 - 09:42 AM.

[Vicki_Wood]

I feed both dogs very little in the a.m. for two reasons; one is they're both too fat and the second is to not take any chances about accidents in the house. Some days they are left for a long period of time. So far, it seems to work. Had a breakthrough with Coby by the way; yesterday morning I forgot to put him in the crate in the confusion of leaving in the a.m. and he was a perfect boy. Hooray!

[dobes4ever]

We feed all three of ours dogs one time a day which is usually around 4:00. We had the same problems with the accidents, but since we have benn doing this ..... no accidents.

[ella]

Princess only eats once a day. Her main meal is around 7:00PM so before we go to bed she has gone out and done her business. she has milkbone and other treats laying around all day so if she wants a snack she has one.

[CAB]

Oh, and I think I know the dog show trick.

Does it have anything to do with a match stick?

[Javaluva]

NO WAY! I'll make her her own little indoor kennel room before THAT's gonna happen.

You don't want to lose the thing...you just want to create enough of a sensation to trigger a peristaltic response.

[Kennysmom]

Maybe it was just beginners luck...but today was a good day! Gave her the single cup this morning. Got home from work and all was well. Not even the aroma of excrement. YAY!!!! Happy Friday!!!!!

[bumpster]

Woo-Hoo Akina!!

[Kimmi]

Does it have anything to do with a match stick?

HAAAAAAAAAA...I use that trick to get mine to go before showing them...My tack bag is filled with matches:))