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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  I agree with most of everyone...I really think you need to start fresh and find the dog a good home however hard that may be. I think your lives might be too complicated at this time for the rigors of dog training.
But to those that don't think a dog is smart enough for "revenge" (pooping) are really underestimating a dog. We once had a Dalmation and he hated my husband, he was completely housebroken, "but" whenever he got the chance he deliberate drug out my husband's (ex) shoes and would back up and poop in them. Looking back the dog was smarter than I was! As much as I loved my Dalmation(s), my Yorkies are smarter than they ever were. I could see a Yorkie "faking" potty and coming back in for a little revenge. So, OP see your dog for what it is: one smart dog...now with some patience maybe you can train it in other ways. |
I have heard that cocker spaniels are known for similar behavior, which is why I posted it.
I don't believe this is an issue with ME at this point, because this behavior has lasted through the years before I became a part of this relationship with my fiance and her dog. There is little difference if I'm home or if I'm away - well, there is a difference. When I'm here, the dog won't take off running when my fiance calls and play the hide and run game when she knows my fiance needs to go to work. Yes, it's sad the dog doesn't want to spend more time in the crate, but until alternatives such as an Xpen or potty pads were read, I didn't see any alternative.
I'm not attempting to alleviate myself from the responsibilities I have taken or brought on myself - I think that can be obviously read in my posts. We often learn the most from our mistakes so many points have been taken, I'm sure more are to come.
Thanks again for the help - a great majority of you reflect great people here for a great cause.