I have two adult dobermans and all of sudden I've been waking up in the morning to poop on my rug every day for a week. They've been housetrained for years and I don't know where this is coming from. Same food, same schedule. I have two dogs and one crate. And I really don't want to put that big thing in my house again. Any ideas on why this happening and what I can do to stop it besides the crate?
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Is it diarrhea or solid? Both dogs or just one? Fresh or a couple hours old? You might want to consult a vet, make sure there's no physical problem causing it.
It's been on the mushy side, but not really bad diarrhea. I'm not sure which dog it is. And by the time I get up at 8am it's cold.
That's a good idea. When I was raising my female from a puppy we had a doggie door because we were gone so many hours at work and the Az sun is VERY hot. This was my fault but she never really learned how to ask to be let out, she would just let her self out. So now she might not know how to ask in the middle of the night when my door is closed. Or maybe I'm just not hearing her.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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When was the last time they were checked for any parasites?
Do you use crates at all? Do you let her sleep in your room ever? You could always sleep with her next to your bed so there is a bigger possibility that you would hear her get up and need to go out. Assuming it is her....
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I don't think she's ever been checked for parasites. When she's not on a walk or being trained she's in the house and "lives" in the house so I never really thought that the testing was necessary, but maybe I should have that done. We have a ferret that she plays with and maybe she could catch something from that.
She was in a crate for two years and I stopped using it because she didn't really need it and it's so big and ugly. I could put her in my room. She doesn't have any dominance issues, so I think it would be okay, as long as she doesn't keep me up. I may do that. Aside from the metal crate I have a nylon fold up one that I could use at night and then put away. They're great for the car because they fold up to the size of dinner plate.
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I am a firm believer that dogs should be evaluated for parasites on a 6 month basis. Sometimes every year would work, but they can pick them up just from a walk outside.
You would be amazed at what dogs pick up on their feet (any human or animal really) and bring into your house.
I would drop off a stool sample from both dogs and have them tested. If anything you have ruled something out if they are negative.
I sleep with my Mal attached to my wrist right now on a lead and a flat collar. I am trying to get her to relax more in the house.
The first two nights were a mess but now she sleeps throught the night next to my bed and when I get up the lead has come off my wrist, she is lying there and my couch is still intact.
Also, if she needs to go out, she quietly puts her head on my pillow and snuffles my hair. I think she knows that waking hubby up is not a good idea.
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