I literally cannot take this crap anymore

TankGrrl66 · 12-17-2011, 04:09 PM

I am DONE with my puppy being a turd burglar.

She is about 9mos+, and is not growing out of it.

She literally won't stop. She tries to sneak it since I have been punishing her for it.

I have tried adding pineapple and pumpkin. No noticeable effect.

I have tried cleaning the yard free of turds, but I have three gsds. This is impossible, and I have a real job so I can't follow my dogs around all day with a shovel. This is the most effective so it is the one I put the most energy into.

I have tried putting hot pepper on it, and this has slightly worked. I need to COVER it.

I have been sick for the past two days, and my roommates keep letting her outside...where all the crap is. Its out there bc I havn't been able to pick it up bc A) I'm sick B) Its raining. I have tried talking to them, telling, pleading, begging not to let her outside unattended. They do not listen. She behaves around the house, but screams in her crate if everyone is home. So there goes that.

I'm going crazy. She came up to me with her #$%* breath right in my face and I yelled at her to go away. To make it better she was wet and covered in mud, happy as can be! I wanted to smack her, one of the few times its crossed my mind.

Not only do I find this behavior utterly repulsive, my RMs/friends/family make fun of me to no end with it. I know she is just being a dog, and she has no idea what I'm upset with her about.

Please Help.

Draugr · 12-17-2011, 04:14 PM

What is she being fed? Sometimes this behavior is caused by a nutritional deficiency. Even if the food she is being fed is nutritionally complete, there could be some sort of underlying medical condition which is preventing her body from absorbing certain nutrients in the necessary quantity.

I hate to answer your questions with such a common reply, but...time to see a vet, and see what they might have to say. A blood panel could help answer some questions, perhaps.

Good_Karma · 12-17-2011, 05:44 PM

I think the answer is one you don't want to hear. Do not let her have access to poop. I have two dogs, and I know that three dogs means more poop, but I do manage to pick up all the poop that is generated.

Draugr did have a good point on the food being fed. I have noticed a big difference on the amount of poop my dogs do depending on what they are eating. You may need to find a different brand of food. My dogs poop once or twice a day, so it's not hard to keep our yard clean.

AthenaClimbs · 12-17-2011, 07:23 PM

How is she getting access to all this poop? Are you picking up after her all the time and scanned your yard? Or it she just eats random poop outside?

msvette2u · 12-17-2011, 07:28 PM

I doubt it matters much what food is fed.
Some dogs just like it, unfortunately. Mine learn from each other.
I'm sick of it too and with all ours it's impossible to keep the yard 100% turd free not to mention, impossible to administer that stuff to keep them from eating it.

Lucy Dog · 12-17-2011, 07:34 PM

Leash the dog and clean up immediately. Don't give her the opportunity to eat it. I know that seems as basic as it gets, but that should pretty much do it. It's really as simple as that.

Are you just letting her go outside when she wants and not cleaning it up?

doggiedad · 12-17-2011, 07:37 PM

the title of your thread "i cannot take this crap
anymore" and your dog is eating poop.

Lucy Dog · 12-17-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiedad

the title of your thread "i cannot take this crap
anymore" and your dog is eating poop.

So was the pun intended or not? That's the real mystery.

WVGSD · 12-17-2011, 07:45 PM

It might be time to consider the commercial products for this - Forbid and/or Distaste.

I have eight dogs and battle this constantly. I do my best and try to supervise closely when it is too dark to see the poop and then pick up as diligently as I can once I can see it. My females are the worst and I have only one male that will do it. My last foster male did engage int this habit too. At one time I thought that females were more prone to this, especially after having puppies, but my males have forced me to change my opinon/theory about this habit.

doggiedad · 12-17-2011, 07:56 PM

wow, Lucy Dog snap out of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiedad

the title of your thread "i cannot take this crap anymore" and your dog is eating poop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

So was the pun intended or not? That's the real mystery.

12-17-2011, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
TankGrrl66 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 379	I literally cannot take this crap anymore I am DONE with my puppy being a turd burglar. She is about 9mos+, and is not growing out of it. She literally won't stop. She tries to sneak it since I have been punishing her for it. I have tried adding pineapple and pumpkin. No noticeable effect. I have tried cleaning the yard free of turds, but I have three gsds. This is impossible, and I have a real job so I can't follow my dogs around all day with a shovel. This is the most effective so it is the one I put the most energy into. I have tried putting hot pepper on it, and this has slightly worked. I need to COVER it. I have been sick for the past two days, and my roommates keep letting her outside...where all the crap is. Its out there bc I havn't been able to pick it up bc A) I'm sick B) Its raining. I have tried talking to them, telling, pleading, begging not to let her outside unattended. They do not listen. She behaves around the house, but screams in her crate if everyone is home. So there goes that. I'm going crazy. She came up to me with her #$%* breath right in my face and I yelled at her to go away. To make it better she was wet and covered in mud, happy as can be! I wanted to smack her, one of the few times its crossed my mind. Not only do I find this behavior utterly repulsive, my RMs/friends/family make fun of me to no end with it. I know she is just being a dog, and she has no idea what I'm upset with her about. Please Help.

12-17-2011, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	I think the answer is one you don't want to hear. Do not let her have access to poop. I have two dogs, and I know that three dogs means more poop, but I do manage to pick up all the poop that is generated. Draugr did have a good point on the food being fed. I have noticed a big difference on the amount of poop my dogs do depending on what they are eating. You may need to find a different brand of food. My dogs poop once or twice a day, so it's not hard to keep our yard clean. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

12-17-2011, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
AthenaClimbs Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 137	How is she getting access to all this poop? Are you picking up after her all the time and scanned your yard? Or it she just eats random poop outside? __________________ Athena 6.09.2011

12-17-2011, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Leash the dog and clean up immediately. Don't give her the opportunity to eat it. I know that seems as basic as it gets, but that should pretty much do it. It's really as simple as that. Are you just letting her go outside when she wants and not cleaning it up? __________________ Paul

12-17-2011, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	the title of your thread "i cannot take this crap anymore" and your dog is eating poop. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

12-17-2011, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Draugr Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 677	What is she being fed? Sometimes this behavior is caused by a nutritional deficiency. Even if the food she is being fed is nutritionally complete, there could be some sort of underlying medical condition which is preventing her body from absorbing certain nutrients in the necessary quantity. I hate to answer your questions with such a common reply, but...time to see a vet, and see what they might have to say. A blood panel could help answer some questions, perhaps.

12-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	I doubt it matters much what food is fed. Some dogs just like it, unfortunately. Mine learn from each other. I'm sick of it too and with all ours it's impossible to keep the yard 100% turd free not to mention, impossible to administer that stuff to keep them from eating it.

12-17-2011, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	It might be time to consider the commercial products for this - Forbid and/or Distaste. I have eight dogs and battle this constantly. I do my best and try to supervise closely when it is too dark to see the poop and then pick up as diligently as I can once I can see it. My females are the worst and I have only one male that will do it. My last foster male did engage int this habit too. At one time I thought that females were more prone to this, especially after having puppies, but my males have forced me to change my opinon/theory about this habit. __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

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