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How to correct a dog’s pooping

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
When a dog poops indiscriminately, it can be corrected by scolding loudly, conducting designated toilet training, and giving rewards. In addition, owners can also use pet inducers and spray them at designated places where dogs go to the toilet. Some dogs will go to the designated toilet after smelling it. It should be noted that the dog must not be beaten, scolded or punished to avoid causing its rebellious psychology. Just be patient and train repeatedly.

1. Scold loudly

When the owner finds that the dog is pooping randomly, the owner needs to scold the dog loudly immediately to remind it not to poop like this. You can also use newspapers, empty mineral water bottles and other objects that are noisy but will not cause great harm to the dog to hit the dog's side, and point at the excrement and scold, so that the dog will know that he has done something wrong.

2. Carry out designated toilet training

The main reason for dogs to poop randomly is that the owner does not train the dog to defecate at fixed points. Therefore, the owner usually When you observe that your dog has a desire to urinate, you should immediately take your dog to a fixed place to urinate. After forming a habit, your dog will not poop indiscriminately.

When a dog wants to excrete, it will behave like running in circles, getting anxious, and barking at its owner. Based on these characteristics, the owner can take the dog to the toilet or walk outside to let the dog excrete. . Note that it must be done before the dog squats down. If the dog has already squatted down, do not move it again to avoid unnecessary effects on the dog's body.

3. Give rewards

After the dog goes to the toilet at a designated place, the owner can give verbal and snack rewards or some soft encouragement, and stroke its head and back with your hands. . This can make the dog like this behavior pattern and deepen the dog's impression to form a conditioned reflex.

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