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stueysbabe · Mar 8, 2011, 03:39 PM

My german shepard is nearly 1 and he has taken to poo protesting in the house so to speak he doesn't do it all the time but at least twice a week is getting out of control.
We have had the pooing and him eating it no matter where he did it in or out the house, this is now followed with throwing and wiping it every where walls floors etc.
Any one can help or advise would be great

tickle · Mar 8, 2011, 04:06 PM

If he is a purebred German Shepard and he is one year old, you have not treated him correctly. This breed has to be one of the cleanest and best controlled breeds I know of. He is not a happy dog, needs good exercise on a daily basis and is probably telling you that.

You can't blame the dog. You have not been diligent in your housebreaking because this breed can be house trained at a very age.
Why do you have a german sheppard? I there any reason why you picked this breed; for any particular reason.

He is a teenager now and has not been trained properly at this time; but still can be, he is smart. So start by taking him out on regular walks (do you have a backyard where he can have free rein to take his time?

Tick

stueysbabe · Mar 8, 2011, 04:42 PM

I walk him twice a day and long walks at that I also have a labrodor and have never had any issues with her.
He has acsess to the garden contiously and is able to stay out there as long as he likes.
He is very muched loved and I have taken him to obedence classes and play with him as I do my other dog I am at home all day with him.
He is a rescue dog that I have had from five months and when I first got him he was very nervous and hand shy he is now very clingy and loves a fuss if he could get in your skin he would!
I picked this breed as I have had a shepard in the past and never had any problems with her and due to that and his situation it was a win win situation.
Howeveras previously stated other than the eating of his poo which I was told by the vet was normal due to his diet before coming to me and his past situation we seemed to have got round it then a few months back he seemed to start this new behaviour and its finding a reason why.
He diet is good and balanced, plenty of excerise , company all day me and the other dog and he has plenty of space and acsess in and out the garden whenever he wants so please help if you can Thanks D

tickle · Mar 8, 2011, 04:47 PM

Okay, stuey, so why didn't you say all of this in your original post. I didn't mean to say that you were doing something wrong. So cool down an d realize what you say in the original post is all we know about your issue.

So if you know so much about your dogs, why are you asking here ?

Edit; so I get really upset because we don't have all the information and you guys think we are bloody mind readers (of the dogs and the owners). If you think you have a serious problem, take your dog to the vet, and have him checked out. Sheesh I have only had my new dog, who is four years old, and I would certainly be able to READ ANY PROBLEMS SHE HAS, should she have any and correc them anyway I can, either by myself or at the vet. AGAIN SHEESH

Tick

tickle · Mar 9, 2011, 02:03 PM

Stuey, my most sincere apologies for reacting the way I did, but please realize we get sooooo many really unusual dog/cat/ferret/guinee pig posts here that are right off the wall. Some just don't know what is up with their animals and only have them around to look at.

So... my dear please be assured I know you really care, I do to and hope you find a solution to having that lovely animal performing where he is comfortable and you too. :)

Tick

stueysbabe · Mar 9, 2011, 03:33 PM

Don't you think I have already tried all the above but as this is the last resort I was hoping someone may have expirenced something similar not expect wise arses to be rude or state the obvoius if you don't want to be helpful then don't comment

Wondergirl · Mar 9, 2011, 03:40 PM

Did something change in his life about the time this new behavior started?

Has a vet who knows him checked him over since this began?

He's telling you something. Get inside his skin and imagine you are he.

stueysbabe · Mar 9, 2011, 03:53 PM

Yes something did change he was castrated!
I have taken him to the vets a few times because at first he used to eat his business all the time as well as other dogs so I got him checked out as I had read that if there is something lacking in his diet that they can do that.
However the vet checked him out did a few tests and couldn't find any thing wrong he said it was normall puppy acting up stage and to continue to be firm with him and if I caught him doing it then address the behaviour immediately then he went from this to doing it in the kitchen and throwing it every where again I tried a behaviourist and even they were a little puzzled he is not locked up or locked in he has pretty much free run of the house and garden.
I have tested things like is he threating when we are not with him because he is a dog that likes to be in your skin all the time and this is no problem to me as I am at home all the time.
He will do it even if you are at home I can take him for a long run and he will still walk in and do it on the kitchen floor.
Its strange as he has all the run over the house but only ever dose it in the kitchen.
My other half says he is protesting for us having his pride messed with but something is not right he also has the company of my 7year old labrordor he is a rescue dog and we have had him from young we had to toilet train him and that was a breeze then all of a sudden this and I am stumped

ssuark · Mar 9, 2011, 04:52 PM

A dog that had perfect house skills who suddenly reverts to less than stellar house skills is a dog who is upset about something. Are you sure your Lab and your shepherd are really getting along?? Is he only soiling when you are away? Or is he soiling even with you present? If you're away, then he could be anxious. Just thoughts to ponder.

I have a similar problem with a much younger puppy, but only with her liquids and for her, she just doesn't understand the "keeping the house clean" concept. All I can suggest with your sudden solids problem is to go right back to basics and a firm schedule - feed at an exact time each morning and night, and go out for potty right after on a leash, reward when successful, and only allow playtime and walking-time after he has done his potty - ensure that playtime involves you-time. I have multiple dogs too and each dog has specific me-time or time with a member of our family. It keeps everyone happy. Plus, we run them every day for a few hours (helps that we have horses for this!).

A german shepherd and labrador need more exercise than just walking. They need serious running for at least 1-2 hours each time - Try rollerblading? Cycling? A treadmill? A shepherd also needs mental stimulation - they're a dog that like to problem solve, which is why they're super at herding sheep or cattle, sniffing/rescue missions, drug sniffers, or police work. Shepherds are herders. Try activities such as getting him involved with herding or dog games or dog agility. Labradors are also very high energy dogs and are bred working gun-dogs with a need to have a job too, but they also have an innate ability to just chill out until you present them with the opportunity to blow steam - Labs can go from 0 to 10 in less than 2 seconds! Shepherds are not so able to just chill, especially an adolescent dog who has energy up to eyeballs and find themselves bored to the point of craziness. Shepherds Must Have A Job.

Your strict feed/potty routine will take a couple weeks to change his bowel routine, but it will change and it should help reinforce good house behaviour. Other than that, increase the exercise, and give your dog a job to do.