Dogs feel vulnerable when they are pooping .... and many will try to do it in private
What I would suggest is take the little guy on a long walk about an hour or two after he eats
walking and activity actually gets the metabolism motor going and will make him want to go
Also dogs are prone to mark areas with their urine and feces to let other dogs know they were there
so it's good news that you have nature on your side
When he does go you praise him and treat him to high heaven
and he will get the message pretty soon
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