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In our case initially it was an inflammed anal gland causing pup's irritation for which I certainly wasn't going to remedy so off to the vet he went for a good sqeeze. This helped but I've noticed occasionally he still does a quick scoot particularly immediately after poos. I'm keeping an eye on him to make sure he doesn't go flop bot again (tends to sit down mid-walk) if it's the glands playing up. If your pup's been wormed and it's only taking place after poos, perhaps a scoot is just his way of feeling a little cleaner.

Pup is eating lots of blades of grass despite my trying to distract him, AND I can hear his tummy rumbling from the opposite side of the room when he's inside : it's that loud and persistent -- all sorts of squelching, rumbling and grumbling. I've offered his usual food and he's not at all interested so it can't be hunger... Any suggestions please, I'm worried about him -- he doesn't seem himself.

Sending cyber-vibes for Ruby!!! Hope it all goes super smoothly for her.

I fully sympathise! We've had all these puppy poopy dramas ourselves. Puppy milk definitely made things horrendously bad in this household (sloppy joes everywhere) as did the breeders recommended diet of Supercoat and puppy mince. It's a matter of trial and error and trying different foods (we switched to Royal Canine with good results) and I've had to be really strict with his intake of things like treats and bones. Certainly for the first few days whilst pup settles you might get a bit of a jelly belly but if it continues then definitely look at diet as the culprit!

Yes, he's definitely been wormed -- twice in fact since I've brought him home - Drontal and Sentinel. I might give some Yakult a whirl and see how it pans out. Thanks again all.

Thanks, I wish it were the case that chicken necks / puppy mince were better for his belly. Definitely not- we had soft serve all over the garden for days and days whilst I thought his belly was adjusting when each were trialled. I think I just need to accept that for the time being, things are as they are as far as output is concerned (the high number of stools that is). At least with his current diet of Eco pet & RC it's NOT runny anymore. I wouldn't wish such a clean up on anyone!

reassuring to know I'm not the only one suffering!!.... Maybe the dry is encouraging fast(er) elimination too. I'm keen to try these BARF patties having now had a look at their website although I'm not sure they'll be so cost effective (worked out $1.75 per patty and I reckon I'd need to feed about 3 per day!) AND I'm going to profess to not wanting at all to mess around with making my own RAW for him. Chicken necks / frames are out too based on his sensitive stomach history. It leaves limited options which is tedious!...Onwards we go.

He's on Royal Canine. Ironically he's firmed up since taking away the chicken necks. I'm not sure whether there's something more at play however, perhaps an intolerance to chicken -- a whole different discussion again. Given the RC is deyhdrated poultry as the first ingredient perhaps it too is too much. All I know is, the raw stuff -- puppy mince, etc. acts like dynamite too. The breeder recommended this along with Supercoat and on bringing him home, he was runny from the word go. So back to the drawing board we went, working our way through chicken necks (which had a similar effect -- haven't dared tried chicken mince!); settling finally with EcoPet rolls (for something a little tasty with his dry) which at least aren't knocking his belly out of whack too much & not making my stomach turn in the process of daily clear up! But yes, I agree; 8 is a lot - and I thought I was being over the top about it. It seems every couple of hours he's off to find a spot to get on with solid business. (Throwing hands up in the air!)

I have yet another query...Haha. You'll be fed up with me sooner or later! On the matter of pooing....What would we consider excessive? My 5 and half month old Basset is pooing like an ABSOLUTE trooper. I kid you not, I go out there EVERY day and I'm picking up at least 8. If I left this even two days, the garden would be absolutely strewn. In the beginning we had 'runny' issues big time (sorry for the descriptions). Through trial and error we've firmed him up considerably. The change of diet hasn't however reduced the number of droppings much to my dismay. I have a poodle (small) who does one, maybe two maximum a day. I know we are talking VERY different dogs here -- but I've had big dogs before (retrievers) and even they never excreted the amount the new fellow is. Being a pup I am giving him two decent sized meals a day for which I would expect perhaps two solids per meal. It seems his output is at least double this at present. Could this be an age thing? I mean, human babies poo a heap ...so I'm HOPING perhaps as he ages a little, this will settle down somewhat. I'd cringe if someone suggested it could be a predisposition of the breed. In all honesty I'm not feeling it's entirely manageable with everything else thrown in the mix (especially children who want to frolick around the garden). Experience / opinions, please?

This is fascinating, and like I said, a completely new concept to me. I'm wishing now we'd started this sooner as he is a very 'needy' dog -- wanting to be right where we are (usually right under our feet) which is frustrating at times. I'd like him to learn that it's OKAY to be by himself for little chunks at a time. We also have a poodle who he is bothering a lot (the poodle is 7 and a bit over the pup always wanting to goof around ). It might be a good all round solution for all of us. Thanks a heap for all your replies. I'll get researching how best to introduce & manage (I guess short stints at a time in the beginning?)

Sorry if this discussion is in the wrong section but it is concerning my 5 month old pup. Since I've become a member on this forum I've been surprised to read quite a bit about crate containment. Forgive my ABSOLUTE ignorance here but what is the benefit to this (other than to prevent accidents around the house)? I'm curious simply because my hound is following me ALL over the place despite my repeated requests to stay put in the one spot (such as his bed). Although we're just about good with housetraining (fingers crossed there's not been a mistake for a while now ) this is because I watch him like a hawk whilst he's inside. I wonder then if it could provide some benefit in the instances when (with small children) for decent sized chunks of the day I'm otherwise engaged & have to put him outside (which is happening quite a lot at present). Pros / cons? Reasons for / against? Added he has never been near to or in a crate so I wouldn't have a clue how you go about gently introducing this without them getting anxious etc. Does it get closed, does it 'act' as bed? I suppose it's different for every doggy hence the reason I'm asking. It's a concept completely unfamiliar to me and certainly something I'd love to hear more about. I'm keen to make him more an inside dog rather than outside and if a crate is conducive to helping in this matter, perhaps it is worth considering...

I thought these had to be given with a full meal anyway? On the back of the Sentinel pack it says this (of the pack I've recently bought). I understood this was to ensure the flea treatment aspect of it takes effect (don't quote me here! ). Same here -- huge chew for 11 -25kg size and knowing our experience with pup's reluctance and the Drontal chew the month prior, I shoved it straight into a piece of meat with his dinner. Food didn't touch the sides & he was none the wiser! I agree though, they should provide the OPTION of tablets or chews.

I don't agree; even if you have missed the act & reprimanded, I'm guessing based on body language with this particular 'repeat' spot she knows exactly what's what. It seems to have become her corner and as you say, you're not yelling, just vocalising your frustration with the situation. I understand that there's no point to making a deal out of it once it's done however and catching in the act is everything to the house-training scenario. Can you section that corner off..? We too have a 5 1/2 month old pup and I watch him like an absolute hawk. If I can't keep my eyes on him, outside he goes for even a short few minutes. On that note, I'm not sure really when you can be certain or confident that they're fully housetrained. Anyone? We haven't had any mistakes for a while now BUT I let him out so often through the day he's probably out more than in at present.

Glad things are sorting themselves out.. Our little man is still a bit hit and miss despite coming off chicken necks....I'm thinking I might move him over to Royal Canine in place of the Proplan ... I made a huge mistake of buying a giant bag of the Proplan before fully establishing that he'd be alright on it (talk about live and learn!) and I've not kept the receipt...so now, oh well -- we'll have to live with that one...

Mmmmm...waaaaaaay too small to be rice / grain & like tiny, tiny sharp white dots...