Help! My dog won't poop outside after being scared by another dog.

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Joey 4 month old boxer he seems to catch on to potty training and was doing so well it's kinda nerve wracking he uses the indoor room we made him for nights but he was going outside really well until one day a dog on the other side of the fence came out barking and scared him now he absolutely refuses to poop outside anymore and will pee once in a while but will not poop outside anymore help I need to get him back into the right potty training method how can I get him to stop hiding when he does. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 17 days old | 16 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Joey! See the following links for more information on training: House training: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx? pid=19239&catId=102897&id=4952071&ind=395&objTypeID=1007 Submissive urination http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/submissive_urination.html If the house training issues continue or worsen, please have Joey seen by a veterinarian to help rule out a medical cause for this behaviour, as sometimes urinating/defecating in the house could be due to a urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, constipation, infection, endocrine disease, digestive issues or trauma to the area. This can be a frustrating issue, and can take some time to fix, but if you keep at it hopefully things will improve soon. Positive reinforcement with lots of treats and praise when he urinates/ defecates outside and taking him out more frequently so you catch him before he goes in the house are a good start.

Help! My dog won't poop outside after being scared by another dog.

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