April 19, 2011

My dog loves to roll in really bad things like cat droppings. Are there any steps I can take to discourage this?

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Cindy,

You helped me with a previous question about training and I appreciate it. We were about ready to get rid of our rescued mutt, but your advice helped. I have another question. Our Terrier mix mutt has turned into a very good dog based on some of your advice, however, she LOVES to roll in really bad things? cat droppings, raccoon droppings, dead mice etc. Hardly a week goes by that we aren't bathing her multiple times. We want her to be able to be outside alone in our nice fenced yard, (she enjoys being outside) but are finding it harder and harder to do. Are there any steps that we can take to discourage this?

Thanks!
Bill
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Hi Bill,

This is a tough problem. A couple of my dogs can stop, drop and roll before I can stop them when we are out walking. The only way I've gotten a handle on this is to recognize the body language that they show "right before" they start rolling and to say NO and use the remote collar to interrupt them. This won’t work if you aren’t present though, so if there is stuff that is appealing to your dog in the yard and you aren’t there to witness the behavior I'm not sure there is a solution. I'm not sure the corrections given when you are there will carry over in your absence.

Cindy

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