Toilet Trained Except Upstairs...

[Beckie15]

Hi Everyone,

We've had Poppy (16mo Chi) for about a month now, and she has settled in with us perfectly... BUT I have one question about house training...

Poppy is house trained, asks to go out, goes on command etc. BUT when she goes upstairs she almost always does a poo somewhere on the carpet. And it isn't always in the same spot or area. Downstairs is all polished floorboards or vinyl, with a large rug in the lounge room. No problems at all - no accidents or anything. The stairs and rooms upstairs are all carpeted.

Any ideas why she has uncharacteristic accidents upstairs? Could there be remnants of a carpet cleaner smell that is triggering her off? If so, what carpet cleaning products would you recommend? How can I stop her doing this before it becomes a habit?

Thanks!

Cheers,

Bec

[persephone]

perhaps because most of her training was done downstairs? She learned to go out that door .. but 'that door' is not upstairs- so she doesn't know what to do ! Also often a dog's desire to toilet is triggered bu the feel of what is under their feet - grass & carpet can feel similar ... It's like some litter trained cats will use beanbags !

Edited July 16, 2014 by persephone

[Salukifan]

How difficult does she find it to get down the stairs?

[White Shepherd mom]

How difficult does she find it to get down the stairs?

I was going to ask the same thing. Does she usually go up and down the stairs on her own and with ease? I can imagine a chi would be about the same size as the steps!