My dog poops in his crate when home alone. Is it separation anxiety?

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Dog poops in crate when home alone. It happens only after minutes of him being by himself. He steps in it and smears it all over the floor of the crate. It's definitely separation anxiety. Pet's info: Dog | German Shorthaired Pointer (duplicate) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 17 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I agree that Hitch has separation anxiety, and it sounds severe if he's pooping in his crate. Usually, the crate helps deter pooping, as dogs do not like to lay down where they have defecated. I would get DAP, it's a plug in pheromone diffuser that fills the room with pheromones to help dogs with anxiety. You can also get him a DAP collar, which also releases the calming pheromones when in contact with his skin. Finally, I would have Hitch seen by a vet. He may benefit from anti-anxiety medications. It's also important to make sure Hitch's crate is only big enough for him to stand up, turn around, and lie down. Too big a space may encourage him to poop in it.

My dog poops in his crate when home alone. Is it separation anxiety?

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