Having a pet always come with happiness and some burden. The most common burden that comes with a big-sized pet is the removal of excreta from your home. Pets like dogs and cats can be a serious pain in the neck when it comes to training them for bowel movements. If we don’t train them from starting for excreta in the right place, then they will make your bedroom or drawing room a living horror.
Why do dogs poop in the house?
There are many points through which we could understand that why dogs start peeing or pooping in your home instead of outside or toilet.
- The primary factor to notice is your dog’s age. If your dog is very young and in initial age, then you can start his/ her training. If the dog is an adult and new to the home, then the dog may be feeling uneasy to express his feeling for getting off. It is also possible that the dog is old.
- Stress is a point that needed to be looked into your dog. If your dog is traumatized or uneasy in expressing his feeling for getting low for pee/poo, then it can be a problematic situation for the dog.
- Any ailments or medical problems can also be a reason behind your dog peeing/pooping in your house. If your dog was not originally doing such activity before, then it could be this factor for sure. You can contact your vet for more clear information.
- An ageing dog is more prone to peeing/ pooping in your home freely as his age and health are declining and make him unable to follow his daily routine.
How long does it take to train a dog to poop outside?
For a new puppy, it almost takes 6 weeks to properly train for pooping outside or in your toilet. Click to read more about excessive urination in puppies.
How to train dogs to poop in designated areas?
If you are having a pup and want him to train for poop/pee, then you can follow some tips which will help you to train the dog to poop/pee in a designated area in your home.
- Pick up the place for your dog where poop or pee will happen. It could be your toilet, your washing area or outside in your garden.
- After this took a sample of your puppy’s poop/pee and place it on the designated spot. You can initially take the sample by taking it in the toilet or outside the house.
- Now take away your puppy/dog to that spot and command him by any keyword related to this action. For example, you can say ” Do potty (your puppy name)”. After 3-4 times, your puppy will start looking for the scent or fragrance, on the designated spot as he will start getting your command real intention. You can keep the sample in the designated spot until your puppy starts recognizing it, but be sure to keep the area clean after recognition.
- Avoid letting him play in this area until he has completed peeing/ pooping.
- When the puppy starts following your command, then your can praise him verbally. This will morally inspire the puppy and he will follow your command in future as well.
- Stay on the spot until the pup finishes and always praise him for doing it.
How to train a dog to poop outside?
Before beginning the process of training a dog to defecate outside, you need to train them to communicate their need to relieve themselves.
- You can do this by training him to make potty/pee cue when they want to go outside. This can be whining, scratching or even a bell sign through which he can make you alert that he want to go outside.
- Put on a leash on him and take him out of home early in the morning, and after supper twice a day. This will make his gut healthy and make the bladder and bowel movement regular.
- Always take him to a place where your pet is used to going off easily. If you are taking the pet for the first time, then mark the place and next time take him to the same place. The reason behind this is that dogs mark their places with the fragrance of their own pee or poop.
If the above tips aren’t effective, you can explore our guide on ‘How to Train a Puppy to Pee Outside‘ for a clean and stress-free home.
How to toilet train an older dog?
If you are an owner of a dog who is older in age and new entry to your home, then they can have a problem in marking their spot for someday. Therefore training them is also a compulsory requirement for them. You can start training them by providing them with a crate or urination and defecation mattress and helping them in a kind manner. This will take time but they will start taking your command. Read this article if you are interested in effectively house training your senior dog.