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Originally Posted by JeanieK  I do not believe that a dog has the ability to reason that pooping in his crate will make you give him attention. They do not think about what happened today or what will happen tomorrow.
It could be that his eating schedule has changed with the puppy there. or he is eating the opuppies food and gettuing a tummdy ache. Or that when you take them out before bed he is focused on what the puppy is doing so he is not pooping.
Maybe you should let them out individually. And go back to the smaller crate.
But all dog experts will tell you that they do not poop or pee for spite or for attention or to punish you.
I have one that has pooped in her crate the last two nights, and I did not just get as new dog, so I am trying to uncover the cause, but I am sure it has nothing to do with me. And that she hates it as much as I do |
Excellent post and great advices.
