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I'm too lazy to try and battle this one. So only hang it on the line when I'm home or use an inside air dryer. LOL...But then my dogs upped the ante and started removing it from the washing machine!!!! True story. It's very disconcerting to go to the washing machine at the end of it's cycle and find it empty. I put something heavy on the lid now.

SAS....I kept my whelping areas clean. And yet I still ended with two generations of poo eaters. *sigh* Although they DID grow out of it when they hit about 8mths of age. It seemed very specific. And interestingly their father/grandfathers brother was a poo eating puppy. I don't know if he was, I got him when he was 5mths old and never saw him eat it or smelt it on his breath. I just shrug my shoulders now, pick up poo as soon as it's done and worm regularly! PS....These dogs were all on raw diet, when they were eating poo too.

Noooo Help here. Just when I think I've managed to crate train my Little Miss she goes and does a nice BIG wee for me. And she could've done one only a second ago outside. What I have noted is this.... Any changes in the environment. ie...Someone new, or someone old returned....weeeeeeeeeee...... Wants to go out and play and has nicely trained H/mate to let her out to clean her crate.........weeeeeee....now that one was fun. (H/mate been retrained by me. Took about a week.) This same dog is actually clean in the house, unless someone has left a cushion or pillow on the floor. 5 hours unrestrained, unsupervised free running (she opens her crate if not locked in with chains!!!!) not a drop to be found. Plenty of socks strewn about the place though.

Just my opinion. But if you don't like dirty dogs on the bed. Don't have dirty dogs on the bed. Even a clean and freshly shampooed puppy is going to be shedding hair on the bed, more so as they mature and change coats. Then there is the dander, the never ending dirty paws. Learn to love dirt, or crate train.

Eaglepack for me!! (well, my pups actually) Large Breed.

I'd never had a dog poo eating hound before, plenty of other kinds but not dog. However, the last two generations? Yyyeeerrrkkkk.... I tried to pick it all up before letting them out, but they still found some from somewhere. Didn't matter who's it was either, and this was with them on raw diet!!!! FORTUNATELY...it seems to be developemental. And they have outgrown it. Hmmm....Always wondered why their whelping box was so clean........ ETA...some things you can try....Protexin, Thrive D, Enzyplex, Pineapple. You used to be able to get a product called Bromelain from the health food store...it's a component of pineapple. That stuff worked a TREAT!

Absolutely. I've noticed that my dogs tend to be calmer, less inclined to react to situations unless strictly necessary. And the added benefit....they don't smell...DOGGY!

I don't know how much help this would be. Had the same thing with one of my 6 mth old Rott pups. I first for me too. Iniatially I think she did it because she worked out that if she wee'd in her crate she got let outside again while I cleaned it. When I twigged to her surreptious train of the human method, I started to get someone to hold her while I cleaned her crate out. Straight back in she went. She was not impressed. At times the piddling continued, I started to take her out at set times. I created a wee routine. And so far this is working. Ofcourse it means no more sleep ins on the weekend. But "touch wood" it's working. I would also be looking to see if there is a physiological reason. Such as infection.

What I do with my guys is... 1. Always have treats/toys on hand. 2. Always call dog, reward, send away, call, reward, send away, etc. If all you do is call and put your dog on the lead straight away. He quickly works out coming is not much fun. This should be done even at home. Or just cos you love him and want to give him a treat and a hug. The other added bonus is, you soon have a dog that will check in with you. Of his own volition he will come to you, check if you have a treat or something (I suggest you do give him one when he does come without asking), and then leaves to continue his fun and exploration. 3. To quote a famous movie (Monty Python) RUNAWAY. RUNAWAY. If he has got himself into mischief, don't try to catch him. Make the most exciting noise in the world to get his attention and then runaway like you are off to do something even MORE fun. High Pitched and fun sounding. Okay, everyone will look at you a little strange. But hey, if it means your dogs or another dogs safety...do what works! Maybe take his fav. squeaky toy and squeak it to gain his attention. To add an embarrassing personal experience, today whilst down the beach. My rather cocky 6mth old Rottie boy (who FIRMLY believes that we are ALL here to rain pats and adoration on him. He can't understand when someone doesn't want to pat him.), was mooching about and bestowing his benediction on all beach users, young, old, canine and non-canine. This pup will go up to ANYBODY, and always calmly without rushing up to them like a silly idiot. Usually susses it out quickly if no one is interested and goes off to find a tasty bit of seaweed. He really doesn't care either way. Well, we walked past a group of 3 young boys ranging in age from 5 - 7 years. Young Mr 5 year came tearing out of the water towards his Mum. Young Pup sees this and goes up to investigate, Mr 5 lets loose with an unholy cry of sheer terror and takes off like the hounds of hell are after him. Don't reckon I've seen anyone leg it so fast, those chubby legs were pumpin. Puppy thinks this is cooool game, and rather casually lopes off after turbo toddler who is screaming even more manically with panicked Mum in hot pursuit. Puppy has caught up and is loping along without any intent to lick just crusin' with his new friend. I am mortified and embarrassed have raging Mumma Bear after mine and my pups blood, till I let loose with a ear piercing and happy squeal...instant puppy attention...then tear off into a different direction. Puppy then veers off and comes after me...but wait...I'm leaving withOUT him??? When he came, I rained praise on him. Clapped a lead on him and calmed down Mum as I explained that my puppy is not a viscious killer, is very fond of kids and would you like to take the opportunity to let your kid find out in a calm and relaxed manner that not all dogs will bite. Kid was still too terror struck, sadly. And advised Mum that she might need to work on teaching her kids some dog safety...ie DON'T RUN!!! This IS a dog beach we were on at the time, and well within our allotted offleash time...what can ya do? First time this puppy has elicited such a response and all morning he had been charming other toddlers with his calm, curiosity and willingness to have them crawl all over him. I don't think any of us expected such a terrified reaction and me stoopid pup just thought it was all part of the game. PS:- I don't actually let my dogs just go up to kids without parental permission, we had actually walked past this group of kids and thought I was outside my pups interest zone. WRONG...Never assume.

Hi Jeff, I trained with an AUS club in Vic about 8 or so years ago with a Rottie bitch. I only trialled in Vic on a handful of occasions with the one dog. After I retired her I didn't have another dog to work and when I did get one, I didn't like the way the helper wanted to work him. I pretty much gave up in disgust after that, the quality of accessible helpers that didn't have their brains between their legs was a bit...errrr...crap. I was very disheartened. These days I'm not game to even contemplate returning to the sport. I still have Rotts for one, although I have a couple of crackers. And the other being that with all the ANKC hoo har around the sport I don't know if it would be worth the risk.

Not wishing to start a Doo Fight, but can someone explain to me why Australia has such an aversion to the sport of Schutzhund??????? In a time long, loooong ago I participated and trialled in Schutzhund and what fun it was! And that was one of the BEST dogs I ever owned. I could take her anyway and KNOW she was under control, whatever the situation. She was sooooo calm, but attentive to what was going on around her. As the the question of injury and asking too much of a dog. If you are sensitive to your dog, this "shouldn't" be a problem. I sadly retired my girl way before either of us wanted to. Her mind and will were more than willing and able, but her body just couldn't keep up. She's long gone over the Rainbow Bridge and I hope she's living it up and showing em how it's done. :rolleyes: