My dog waits for me to poop. How can my partner get her to potty?

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My dog will poop when I take her out, not my boyfriend. Even though he is home with her all day, she waits for me all day to do it! How to break this?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

It's possible that it may be an issue of timing - many dogs are very regular in their bathroom habits, and she may prefer to do her business in the evening. If you think that she really does have a preference (some dogs do!), then if your boyfriend is willing he can try taking her on a long walk around the time she usually likes to poop. When she finally goes (which she very likely will, if he walks her long enough), he should praise and reward her with a treat. Have him do this for the next few nights if possible. Once she is comfortable pottying with him as well as you, it shouldn't matter who takes her out :)

My dog waits for me to poop. How can my partner get her to potty?

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