[graciecarthene]

I have the same problem-and Gracie is 3-1/2 years old - i've been real lucky as far as the piddles go - but the poos are a hit or miss. I work full time so her and my Chihuahua have the back door open all the time so they can go out and piddle or poo, or just play (not to worry I have a 6-foot privacy fence that is locked like Fort Knox - but back to the issue) - at least ywo or three times a week I come home from work and Gracie has left me a poo in the sunroom - and she will even do it when the weather is gorgeous - Ally, the chihuahua is completely housebroken - never has an accident - so I thought Gracie would pick up on the routine. But I have not had 100% success. Thank goodness I have ceramic tile on the floor in the sunroom - No matter how sternly I do the "bad girl" routine she looks at me with doe eyes - but she repeats the action. I just think they don't think it is as important as we do !!!!

I if had to have Gracie and her poos or another dog and no poos - I'd take Gracie - unconditionally.

Good Luck - I hope you can break the code - just know you are not alone.