Your pet tends to have sudden , repeated stools or pees in your home and you 're fed up . How do you teach him to hold back?
Discover tips and tricks to achieve this . But keep in mind that you must first understand why he is having these behaviors.
Why doesn't my dog poop outside?
If your dog does not defecate outdoors , it is important to understand why before taking steps to improve the situation. In fact, knowing the root cause of the problem can help you better tailor your solutions . There are several reasons for this refusal.
The most common are :
- Your puppy is still too young to hold back. This is common in babies under 6 months old . _
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Your dog may be suffering from one of the following medical conditions : A urinary tract infection or kidney stones that cause sudden incontinence .
- Your dog may suffer from anxiety when you 're not around. Therefore , he might tend to take revenge on your furniture by staining it or urinating and defecating all over it .
How to teach your dog to go to the bathroom outside ?
First tip : do n't rush ! _ Your dog has to learn , and learning takes repetition and patience ! _
Therefore , it is important to follow various essential procedures to avoid mistakes . Again , not all dogs have the same problems and relieve themselves indoors for the same reasons . _ _
Therefore , clearly identifying the cause of this refusal to go to the bathroom outside is essential to start learning well . By treating animals with patience and care , you can foster an atmosphere of trust .
The basic steps for successful learning are : _ _
- Only intervene directly if you catch the dog in action. If he 's already urinating or defecating around the house , you do n't need to scold him when you see him . Because he does n't understand the reason for your sudden anger
- If you catch him, say a definite " no " and let him out by taking him outside.
- Praise and reward him when he does this outdoors or when he performs independently. Wait until he 's finished so he doesn't stop, then give him a big hug with a " yes ! " A strong and positive education is always better than a violent and coercive education . Just like you , your pet can also make mistakes . _
Take every opportunity to be firm but fair. Violence and punishment solve nothing , they tend to aggravate the situation and even make the dog feel real discomfort ... But that 's not all . _ _ _ Because it 's just a simple gesture. Other methods and tricks can be used to successfully acclimate your dog to outdoor needs .
- If your puppy is too young, teach him the good practice every time you see him do something silly . Say "no" to him and take him outside so he understands that this is where he should be. Over time, he will learn to hold his sphincter and relieve himself in the right places .
- If your dog is n't getting enough exercise , walk him more often . _ If you do n't have time, stick to a few short trips a day and one long walk when you have time , especially in the evening .
- If your dog tends to be anxious in your absence , also consult a veterinarian or behaviorist . They will recommend the right gestures that teach your dog to cope better with the separation, to treat your departure and your return as normal situations , and to accept them more easily.
- Massage the tummy while the puppy is in the yard to encourage urination and bowel movements . _
- Place natural repellents in the corners of your home where your dog urinates .
- If you have a fenced yard , let your pet go outside immediately when needed so that he gets used to defecating naturally .
What are the gestures to absolutely avoid?
- Never scold your dog unless you catch him in the act . _ He may not understand why you are scolding him and see you as an unworthy person . He ca n't relate your current anger to past actions , so that won't stop him from doing it again.
- Do n't put his nose in his Not only will he feel humiliated, but sometimes he tends to respond by eating his feces.
- Do n't clean the necessities in front of him because he might see a
- Do not clean its mess with water from _ Your pet will smell it and come back to the same place to poop.
