How to stop old dog pooping in house?

The once full - of - energy dog in our home has now entered its senior years. Its steps are no longer brisk, and its eyes have a bit more of a vicissitudes look. However, it remains a warm presence in the family and our most loyal companion. Nevertheless, when one day we find that the old dog starts to defecate casually at home, it's really distressing and worrying. Behind this behavior, there are often many complex reasons. What we need to do is to explore the root causes with love and patience and help it return to good living habits.

As dogs age, their physical functions gradually decline, and many physiological problems can lead to their inability to control defecation. For example, gastrointestinal disorders are one of the common problems. The digestive ability of old dogs weakens, and the process of digestion and absorption of food in the intestines becomes slow and unstable, which is likely to cause diarrhea or constipation. Both of these can make it difficult for the dog to hold back the urge to defecate. Urinary system diseases should also not be overlooked. Conditions such as cystitis and urethritis can make dogs frequently feel the urge to urinate, and sometimes they can't even control it on their own. When we notice abnormal defecation of the old dog at home, the first thing to consider is to take it to a professional pet hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. Doctors can accurately determine whether there are any health risks through various examination methods, such as blood tests, urine tests, X - rays, etc. If it is caused by a physiological disease, actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment plan and giving the dog necessary medication and careful care are the keys to solving the problem. Seeing the old dog suffering from physical discomfort, how can we not feel heart - broken? Every time we take it to the hospital and every time we give it medicine are manifestations of our deep love for it.

In addition to physiological factors, environmental changes can also affect the behavior of old dogs. If we move, redecorate the home environment, or there are new members in the family (including new pets), these changes can make the old dog feel uneasy and anxious. After the familiar environment changes, it may defecate casually at home because it can't find the original accustomed excretion place. In the face of this situation, we should give the old dog enough time to adapt to the new environment. We can set up a special small space for it in the new home, put its familiar dog bed, toys, and blankets in it, so that it can feel the familiar smell and a sense of security. At the same time, we should patiently guide it to find the new excretion place. For example, put a tissue stained with the smell of its urine or feces in the designated excretion area, and then guide it to go there. When it excretes in the right place, give it praise and rewards in a timely manner, such as soft words of praise, stroking, or giving it some small snacks. Dogs care a lot about the recognition of their owners, and these positive feedbacks will make it understand where the appropriate excretion place is.

Sometimes, the old dog defecates at home because the bad habits formed in the past have not been corrected in time. When it was a puppy, if there was no systematic excretion training, or if there were deviations in the training process, it may still not have developed good excretion habits when it grows up. For this situation, we need to start training again, but pay attention to the methods. The learning ability and memory of old dogs have declined, so the training should be more patient and meticulous. We can take it for regular walks outdoors. Generally, about 30 minutes after it eats, take it to a fixed outdoor excretion place. When it excretes, give it a fixed command, such as "go poop". After each success, give it enthusiastic encouragement. Even if it makes mistakes occasionally, don't scold or beat it, because this will make it feel frightened and confused, which is instead not conducive to the training. We should know that an old dog is like an elderly person who needs more care. It doesn't make mistakes on purpose; it just needs more patience and guidance from us.

Moreover, paying attention to the emotional changes of old dogs is also crucial. Old dogs may have abnormal behaviors, including defecating casually at home, due to emotional problems such as loneliness and loss. We should spend more time with it, play with it, and take it for walks, so that it can feel our love and attention. A warm hug or a gentle stroke can become the warmest comfort in its heart. When it feels our love, it will be more secure and its behavior will be more stable.

In the process of solving the problem of old dogs defecating at home, we need not only professional knowledge and methods but also endless love and patience. Each old dog has brought us countless wonderful memories. Now that they are old, they need our care and support. When we see the old dog learn to excrete in the right place again and become as obedient as before, we will find that all our efforts are worthwhile. Let's use love to build a warm sky for old dogs and accompany them through their happy twilight years.