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Maximo · 06-30-2010, 05:50 AM

I agree with RDB911, the problem is probably nerves, anxiety about being left alone.

Another possibility is that your pups thinks if she poops, it will bring mommy back.

I brought my second Yorkie, Teddy, home when he was almost 8 months and he did the same thing -- he would poop minutes after being left alone. It was either anxiety or he thought it would bring me back, or both.

He is pad trained, so it wasn't a big deal, except my older boy would get upset that no one was around to take care of the poopies right away.

I think it took about 3 - 4 weeks until Teddy stopped. Maturing and gaining weight helped, in addition to settling into his new life in his new home.

The only thing I can suggest is putting your pup in her crate and pretend to leave 15 -20 minutes before you really need to leave the house and check to see if she poops.

06-30-2010, 05:50 AM	#4
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I agree with RDB911, the problem is probably nerves, anxiety about being left alone. Another possibility is that your pups thinks if she poops, it will bring mommy back. I brought my second Yorkie, Teddy, home when he was almost 8 months and he did the same thing -- he would poop minutes after being left alone. It was either anxiety or he thought it would bring me back, or both. He is pad trained, so it wasn't a big deal, except my older boy would get upset that no one was around to take care of the poopies right away. I think it took about 3 - 4 weeks until Teddy stopped. Maturing and gaining weight helped, in addition to settling into his new life in his new home. The only thing I can suggest is putting your pup in her crate and pretend to leave 15 -20 minutes before you really need to leave the house and check to see if she poops.