My 12 year old dog is suddenly pooping in the house.... He does it either late at night or early in the morning. I took him in for a full physical, ran numerous tests, but the Doc said he was in great health. I think it is behavioral. He knows not to do it. I have tried positive reinforcement when he DOES go outside. But he won't stop doing it every night!!!! I have this vibe that he is angry about something. He is actually my parents' dog and I have been watching him for the last 5 months as they had to tend to family health issues. Does he miss them? Why is he acting up and how do I stop it? Thanks!

[chevy & karen]

Originally Posted by skylark601

My 12 year old dog is suddenly pooping in the house.... He does it either late at night or early in the morning. I took him in for a full physical, ran numerous tests, but the Doc said he was in great health. I think it is behavioral. He knows not to do it. I have tried positive reinforcement when he DOES go outside. But he won't stop doing it every night!!!! I have this vibe that he is angry about something. He is actually my parents' dog and I have been watching him for the last 5 months as they had to tend to family health issues. Does he miss them? Why is he acting up and how do I stop it? Thanks!

When did it start, is it actually every night and have you switched food's? If it were because he missed them I would think it would have started closer to 5 month's ago.

Your vet could have missed thing's.. It could be Irritable Bowel or a host of other thing's? What does the poop look like? Such as color, mucousy, diahrea, normal or do you see any worm's? Is he taking any medication.

Is something different in your home or his life other than the separation 5 month's ago that could be bothering him.?

Do you walk him? Sometime's a short walk will make them have to poop while they are out smelling all the (to them wonderful smell's on the ground)..

One of mine use to do this and it turned out he had colitis... I hope it is something less severe for your precious pup....
Please keep us posted....

why dont you talk to the vet doctor about it? Or when he pooped or when the time comes you can show him your bathroom or outside place.