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It is a bit gross, but I think I'd be tempted to do the same. Poor tinks!

[/ QUOTE ]Indeed - but then it didn't stop Tinks doing it!!
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To be fair to him he does if he see's it - however sometimes he's down the stairs and straight out the door - then I let dogs out 5mins later....

[/ QUOTE ] It's amazing how men have the ability to totally ignore the smell of poo and pee and say later on "Oh - I didn't notice"
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! Did you know it takes ages to get dog poo from out between your toes
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It's amazing how men have the ability to totally ignore the smell of poo and pee and say later on "Oh - I didn't notice"
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[/ QUOTE ]LOL - again TBF the poo doesn't smell ... but the wee... jjjeeeewwwiiiizzzz does that honk!! It's sooo strong!! YUCK
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Mind you I had the last laugh one morning when OH came downstairs in his bare feet and walked across the kitchen without switching the light on - and walked right through the old dog's mess
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! Did you know it takes ages to get dog poo from out between your toes
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[/ QUOTE ]Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! THAT is why I won't let Tinks have free run of kitchen!!!
 
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LOL! my other half is the complete opposite one whiff of mess and he is physically sick! EVERY time!

[/ QUOTE ]LMAO!! Wimp!!!
 
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LOL - again TBF the poo doesn't smell

[/ QUOTE ] You're lucky then - our old rescue dog with the dodgy tum used to do the most disgusting loose slops which stunk to high heaven
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You're lucky then - our old rescue dog with the dodgy tum used to do the most disgusting loose slops which stunk to high heaven
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No no didnt mean that was just thinking on how you could cut down on volume of poo
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Failing that it maybe a case of no poo on last garden visit means he doesnt get back in the house till he performs? Lots of hanging around though..
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can you let them out seperately so he can erm.. 'concentrate'?
 
... and because our house is quite open plan the smell would often waft up to our bedroom. We would wake up to the delightful aroma of dog mess and realise he had done it again
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It did get a lot better when we changed his feed and feeding routine, but then his was not a scent marking thing but mainly a dodgy tum and separation anxiety.
 
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You're lucky then - our old rescue dog with the dodgy tum used to do the most disgusting loose slops which stunk to high heaven
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Sorry TGM that is quite graphic but yet amusing. Having experienced sploggies at 3am in the morning I have mucho sympathy.
 
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No no didnt mean that was just thinking on how you could cut down on volume of poo
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[/ QUOTE ]ahh OK I see.
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Failing that it maybe a case of no poo on last garden visit means he doesnt get back in the house till he performs? Lots of hanging around though..
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can you let them out seperately so he can erm.. 'concentrate'?

[/ QUOTE ]Yes this is possible - but he tends to hang around at the back door - so less likely to go TBH!!
 
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... and because our house is quite open plan the smell would often waft up to our bedroom. We would wake up to the delightful aroma of dog mess and realise he had done it again
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[/ QUOTE ]Ewwww yuck yuck!!
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It did get a lot better when we changed his feed and feeding routine, but then his was not a scent marking thing but mainly a dodgy tum and separation anxiety.

[/ QUOTE ]Hopefully the change in feeding will help!!
 
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When we first had Tun and it was his turn to do 'breakfast' i would often lie in bed chuckling to myself as sounds of violent retching drifted up from the kitchen
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[/ QUOTE ]Oh bless!!
 
What about if you chaperone him? I always stand at the door and watch the monster when he goes out for 'busys' last thing (well everytime really I like to check on consistency/quantity!)

What a nightmare for you, our only problem at the moment is early mornings!
 
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What about if you chaperone him? I always stand at the door and watch the monster when he goes out for 'busys' last thing (well everytime really I like to check on consistency/quantity!)

What a nightmare for you, our only problem at the moment is early mornings!

[/ QUOTE ]Hmm I did do this but he just sticks near you!! He won't go off and have a whoopsie!! grr!!
 
Re: the weeing - I walked and walked and walked my lab - preferably off her own territory as late as possible at night until she wee'd! Took a while but she improved no end - also improved when she wasn't confined - does he have to be in the cage?
 
Or you wake up in the middle of the night and smell it, and lie there thinking 'should I clear it up now, because the smell is really keeping m awake, but OH is fast asleep and if I start putting lights on and clattering around with a bucket he'll wake up, or should I leave it to cool off and form a crust to make it easier to remove...' Then you drift off back to sleep, but in the morning it's still there!
 
How about removing the water bowl an hour or so before bedtime. I would also try a 'better' type of food. I've heard there is more 'wastage' with some of the common type brands. I've heard brands such as Hills are good for house training puppies because there is more goodness in them, therefore less is needed and there is less to poop out if that makes sense!! Also, can you not walk the dogs last thing instead of just letting them in the garden. They usually pee alot more on walks because of all the smell and scents they come across...
 
Hi, don't know if this would be any help but could you take your dogs for a short 'walk' every evening at 11:00. I know it is a pain but if they go for a walk it is more likely to get everything moving and you won't get the 'standing around at the door' thing when you put them out last thing (my whippets are devils for this lol).

I don't think I would deny breakfast to a dog that had had an accident because I don't think they are smart enough to make the link. But could you feed the 'main' meal at the beginning of the day and just a handful of biscuits in the evening?

Also if your OH won't consider castration for his dog, then it is only fair that he clears up all the mess/does the last thing at night walk. I know it isn't that easy with men (!
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It doesn't sound very nice for your other dog (poor well behaved chap) - is is possible to seperate them, maybe have the younger dog in your room on the floor or something?

dunno, probably not much help - good luck though
 
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How about removing the water bowl an hour or so before bedtime.

[/ QUOTE ]I have been removing the water - but TBH he doesn't tend to drink overnight/evening anyways
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I would also try a 'better' type of food. I've heard there is more 'wastage' with some of the common type brands. I've heard brands such as Hills are good for house training puppies because there is more goodness in them, therefore less is needed and there is less to poop out if that makes sense!!

[/ QUOTE ]The problem being is cost - There is no way I can afford a tin of hills which is almost twice the price of current feed!!!
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Also, can you not walk the dogs last thing instead of just letting them in the garden. They usually pee alot more on walks because of all the smell and scents they come across...

[/ QUOTE ]This is an option... but TBH a hassle! Yes yes I know it's part of the responsibility of having a dog - but it boils down to .. he's not MY dog he's my OH's so HE should walk him!!
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Hi, don't know if this would be any help but could you take your dogs for a short 'walk' every evening at 11:00. I know it is a pain but if they go for a walk it is more likely to get everything moving and you won't get the 'standing around at the door' thing when you put them out last thing (my whippets are devils for this lol).

[/ QUOTE ]See above... the problem being - again is that Tinker doesn't 'poo' on walks...
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I don't think I would deny breakfast to a dog that had had an accident because I don't think they are smart enough to make the link. But could you feed the 'main' meal at the beginning of the day and just a handful of biscuits in the evening?

[/ QUOTE ]He's not totally denied breakfast - he will just recieve biscuits instead of biscuits and meat... he does know when he has done wrong as he will skulk around - whereas if he has been good he doesn't.
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Also if your OH won't consider castration for his dog, then it is only fair that he clears up all the mess/does the last thing at night walk. I know it isn't that easy with men (!
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It doesn't sound very nice for your other dog (poor well behaved chap) - is is possible to seperate them, maybe have the younger dog in your room on the floor or something?

[/ QUOTE ]Weeellll...

<font color="red"> I moved Finn away from Tinker cage - he is now by the radiator/back door - out of peeing distance!! LOL - I have also put a strip of Tin foil around the 'favoured' peeing area of Tinkers cage.... I gave them dinner at 5.30 lastnight instead of 7pm and this morning - NO WASTE!!!!!!!! Woohooo - fingers crossed it continues this way!! </font>
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dunno, probably not much help - good luck though

[/ QUOTE ]Thankies. x
 
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I've heard brands such as Hills are good for house training puppies because there is more goodness in them, therefore less is needed and there is less to poop out if that makes sense!!

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I've heard the opposite about Hills... and it's expensive LOL!

KJFIT - well done on last night's success!! YAY!!!!!!!!
Hope this sorts it out xx
 
Maybe he could go out for a mini walk at night to get things moving through better then perhaps he would empty himself better before bedtime? If he's anything like my lurcher he'll always have a little bit more wee left for scenting on a walk!
 
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I've heard the opposite about Hills... and it's expensive LOL!

[/ QUOTE ]Yeah the cost is a factor - if I could afford to buy it I would have infact stayed with Nature Diet!!
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KJFIT - well done on last night's success!! YAY!!!!!!!!
Hope this sorts it out xx

[/ QUOTE ]Thankies... Finn will soon work out that his cage is no longer fixed and will no doubt escape!! LOL!!
 
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Maybe he could go out for a mini walk at night to get things moving through better then perhaps he would empty himself better before bedtime? If he's anything like my lurcher he'll always have a little bit more wee left for scenting on a walk!

[/ QUOTE ]He will ALWAYS find more wee - I think THAT is why he is doing it overnight
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