Friend's Dog pooped in Crate...possible reasons?

I have known many an animal who was not above petty revenge. I once had a pet rabbit poop right in the middle of my bed because I locked him in my bedroom during a party.

I wouldn't be too concerned unless he starts making a habit of it.

Thank you Locknload - I'll pass this along

Dogs do not revenge poop, or poop out of spite. The dog likely had a little upset tummy (try to remember that even if you don't eat something weird or aren't sick, you still get an upset tummy once in awhile - especially children/puppies). Not to mention that it sounds like the dog has a bit of a nervous temperament anyway. Without more info, it's hard to say, but it sounds like either an upset tummy or the dog was anxious because the routine changed. Some dogs don't care if the routine changes and some LIVE and BREATH routine. Got stressed, had to go, decided to go.

Simple as that. It happens, they are puppies. Unless this is a very regular thing I wouldn't think a thing of it, although it does stink (literally) to wake up to poop in a crate!

Thanks Rerun - He is a bit of a nervous dog like you mentioned and I have a feeling that he probably tried to warn someone, but they just didn't hear him and he had no choice but to go. I'll pass this along too

It sounds to me that maybe they have gotten in the habit of ignoring any noise he makes while in the crate? Maybe he tried to tell them he needed to go out and they didn't respond?

The comment that he has been "going outside a ton" needs to be looked at. Are they going out with him to see if he is actually going potty? Changes in behavior can certainly indicate a medical issue.

It sure sounds like poor Barney would benefit from a vet work up. That would be my advice.
Sheilah

Thanks Sheilah, I did ask her if Barney was "eliminating" every time he went outside....haven't heard back on that one - to me that indicates some sort of UTI or bladder infection and I would certainly want to have that checked out. I'll give her a shove in that direction!