Why won't my dog poop when I'm watching but does when I leave?

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Soska dont poop when iam staying with her when i leave she poops immediately normally she eats and when i bring the food down and went back tonherbi found the poop after 5 10 min but i fi stayed she dont poop for hours until i leave by this way i cant correct her or teach her to poop in the right spot again. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 59 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem with Soska. This is a common issue for dogs who have been punished for having housetraining accidents - they become afraid to pee or poop in front of the owner, which then makes it extremely difficult to teach them where to go. I would recommend going back to basics with Soska and starting over with her housetraining as if she were a puppy. This means taking her out frequently for potty breaks, and rewarding with praise and a treat as soon as she poops outside. Inside, she needs to be supervised at all times to prevent any opportunity for accidents. You may need to be very patient at first, since if she is afraid to "go" in front of you, it will take her a long time to trust you again. See our article on housetraining for more information on how to teach her where to potty: https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-rules-for-effective-housetraining

Why won't my dog poop when I'm watching but does when I leave?

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