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allison
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From:Calgary, AB, Canada
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posted 11-12-2003 01:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for allison     Edit/Delete Message
Hi, I work full time and come home at lunch hour to check on my 3 month old Golden Retriever. I find that he has been eating his poop, I find stains on the tile but no poop on the floor. I can't just pick it up before he gets to it because I'm at work all day. What do I do to get him to stop? I feed him the highest qualtiy food from the vet so he's not lacking nutrients.

Also, how can I effectively housetrain him when I'm not home most of the day?

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neek
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posted 11-12-2003 01:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for neek     Edit/Delete Message
I assume he is left indoors? How much space does he have to run around in? If he dosen't have adequate space, he might be doing it from boredom.

Get him some toys to play with and one of those balls that you put treats in to stimulate his mind. My dog plays with hers for hours trying to get to the treats.

I hope I could help.

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Karriesue
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posted 11-12-2003 03:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Karriesue     Edit/Delete Message
My Bailey used to do that when she was a puppy too. She eventually grew out of it but I really remember being grossed out! Yuck! Anyways, there are certain products that you can buy to add to your dog's food to make it taste bad to the dog. You can use meat tenderizer or MSG(monosodium glutamate)an add it to the dog's food. Or you can buy products like Deter which is an over the counter pill or you can go to the vet and he can prescribe something called Forbid. Good luck. Like I said my dog grew out of it in a few months so there is hope out there. In the meantime, buy bones to chew on, fill some Kongs full of goodies, and give him some fun toys to play with to keep him occupied and everything will work out!!

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charmedagain
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posted 11-12-2003 03:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for charmedagain     Edit/Delete Message
What your dog has is what is called Coprophagia

i have added a link that explains what it is and how you can stop this hope it is useful to you ..

mike. http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/decoprophagia.html

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nern
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posted 11-12-2003 09:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nern     Edit/Delete Message
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Also, how can I effectively housetrain him when I'm not home most of the day?

You'll just have to do your best to work with him while you are home. Being able to come home from work at lunch time is helpful too. I worked full time when I got my Aussie x and I kept her confined to the kitchen while I was at work. When I was home I would take her out constantly using a phrase before taking her out like "Gotta go out?" and then I would tell her to "Go pee" and stay outside with her until she did then praise her for going.I kept my eye on her every move while she had free roam of the house so that I could catch any signs that she might have to go and get her outside in time. I was'nt able to come home at lunch time but I did have my neighbor come and let her out twice throughout the day every day and she picked it up rather quickly. You just have to work harder with him during the time that you are home. Good luck.

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NewLabOwnr
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posted 11-13-2003 05:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for NewLabOwnr     Edit/Delete Message
You shouldn't have any problem house training your dog even though you are not home all day. Get a crate!! Hehe they really are that simple even though I didn't want to belive it at first. We waited till Max was about 4 months old I think, up until then we just left him gated off in a tiled area and we would just pick up his accidents when we got home. (no scolding!) After 4 months when we felt he could physically hold it for 4 hours then we just crated him. NOw would be a great time to actually get the crate. Leave it in the tiled are propped open and make it look very enticing with toys and bedding. Your puppy will get used to being in there. Then when you are ready to crate train your puppy will be familiar with the crate and may even enjoy going in it. Also everything that nern said!

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Mattiesmom
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posted 11-15-2003 01:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mattiesmom     Edit/Delete Message
Talk to the vet about a more nutritious food to feed him. I remember when I was pregnant a doctor told me women crave dirt because of missing elements in the diet. Same with dogs.

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charmedagain
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posted 11-15-2003 02:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for charmedagain     Edit/Delete Message
Hi, adding iron supplements the kind you would give to a pregnant woman will make the feaces taste awful and will put the dog off eating it hopefully..

feed the dog several meals per day of a high fibre diet to reduce the sensation of hunger which initiates Coprophagia.
mr t turner bvet med mcrvs

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