Okay, so obviously that title was used to grab some attention. Let me just go ahead and state that I do not think my pup is dumb. He's incredibly intelligent, but I am desperate for some helpful tips and ideas. Here's the scenario.
I have a 6 month old Mini Schanuzer male (Max) WHO WILL NOT POOP OUTSIDE!!! He can sit, stay, fetch, speak, follows commands without a hitch. But, for the love of all things Holy, I cannot teach him to poop outside. The peeing is getting better, but not by much.
Max stays either tethered to me or in his kennel. No ifs, ands or buts. I am his soul caregiver. I don't let my kids or husband take him out or watch him, because that's when Max has accidents in the house. So, I do it all. But whatever I am doing is not working. He refuses to poop outside. I take him to the same dang spot everyday, up to 20 times a day. I'm a stay at home mom, so I have the time to spend with him. I have treated and praised him in the past as if he has cured cancer. But something in him no longer wants to poop outside and I don't understand it. He will hold it for H-O-U-R-S! until he finally goes unsuspectingly in his kennel. He has no medical conditions, sees his vet more than normal ( because I'm THAT dog mom) UTD on all immunizations and preventatives.
His feeding schedule is consistent. We have a consistent daily routine. He knows when it's time to go out, when it's time for breakfast, time to take kids to school, back in kennel, dinner time, etc. He is the smartest dang dog I've ever owned, but for whatever blasted reason, he's the biggest idiot in the pooping department. It's most likely me who is the idiot, TBH though. ? There's something that I'm not doing right obviously.
Guys, tonight I'm in tears because I've had enough. Since he won't go outside, he's resorted to pooping in his very small kennel. Doesn't seem to bother him a bit. He gives no warning. He just goes. And if it's not in the kennel, he poops the very second my kids take him out. They're "AWESOME" about taking him out of the kennel... and not watching him.?? And the second they do, he heads for any random spot and craps right in the floor. I kid you not. Even though I have taken him out 15 times prior, at 15-25 mins EACH TIME (it literally consumes my entire day, every day) which is why the kids no longer get to spend any unsupervised time with him.
Y'all, I have wanted Max for years. I have pinned over him for so long. I finally got him and he was going to be my pride and joy. I thought the void would finally be filled because of him. But now, every day that goes by, I'm growing more resentful, then sad because I'm resentful, then mad because he just won't learn, then mad at myself because obviously I'm doing something wrong (but worked for every dog I've ever owned) but he's the one in a million that it won't.
Can anyone shed some light? Any helpful tips? Maybe read my pup's mind for me? That'd be great! ?? If you came here to bash me, move along. I won't entertain any negativity. I don't have time for drama or mean people. I'm genuinely asking for help. Something's gotta give. ??? Thanks!
I have a 6 month old Mini Schanuzer male (Max) WHO WILL NOT POOP OUTSIDE!!! He can sit, stay, fetch, speak, follows commands without a hitch. But, for the love of all things Holy, I cannot teach him to poop outside. The peeing is getting better, but not by much.
Max stays either tethered to me or in his kennel. No ifs, ands or buts. I am his soul caregiver. I don't let my kids or husband take him out or watch him, because that's when Max has accidents in the house. So, I do it all. But whatever I am doing is not working. He refuses to poop outside. I take him to the same dang spot everyday, up to 20 times a day. I'm a stay at home mom, so I have the time to spend with him. I have treated and praised him in the past as if he has cured cancer. But something in him no longer wants to poop outside and I don't understand it. He will hold it for H-O-U-R-S! until he finally goes unsuspectingly in his kennel. He has no medical conditions, sees his vet more than normal ( because I'm THAT dog mom) UTD on all immunizations and preventatives.
His feeding schedule is consistent. We have a consistent daily routine. He knows when it's time to go out, when it's time for breakfast, time to take kids to school, back in kennel, dinner time, etc. He is the smartest dang dog I've ever owned, but for whatever blasted reason, he's the biggest idiot in the pooping department. It's most likely me who is the idiot, TBH though. ? There's something that I'm not doing right obviously.
Guys, tonight I'm in tears because I've had enough. Since he won't go outside, he's resorted to pooping in his very small kennel. Doesn't seem to bother him a bit. He gives no warning. He just goes. And if it's not in the kennel, he poops the very second my kids take him out. They're "AWESOME" about taking him out of the kennel... and not watching him.?? And the second they do, he heads for any random spot and craps right in the floor. I kid you not. Even though I have taken him out 15 times prior, at 15-25 mins EACH TIME (it literally consumes my entire day, every day) which is why the kids no longer get to spend any unsupervised time with him.
Y'all, I have wanted Max for years. I have pinned over him for so long. I finally got him and he was going to be my pride and joy. I thought the void would finally be filled because of him. But now, every day that goes by, I'm growing more resentful, then sad because I'm resentful, then mad because he just won't learn, then mad at myself because obviously I'm doing something wrong (but worked for every dog I've ever owned) but he's the one in a million that it won't.
Can anyone shed some light? Any helpful tips? Maybe read my pup's mind for me? That'd be great! ?? If you came here to bash me, move along. I won't entertain any negativity. I don't have time for drama or mean people. I'm genuinely asking for help. Something's gotta give. ??? Thanks!
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