My Dog Won't Poop Outside (Solved!)

It can be extremely frustrating when your dog won’t poop outside.

There are many reasons why a dog won’t poop outside, from sudden changes to medical issues.

Luckily, there are many ways to fix this issue.

My Dog Won’t Poop Outside

If you own a pet, the bathroom is one of the last things you want to be focusing on. In the case that your dog won’t poop outside, it can seem like that’s the only thing there is. Thankfully, there are many ways to remedy this issue through training., making life easier for you and your pup.

My Stubborn Dog Won’t Poop Outside?

If your dog refuses to poop outside this is something that can be remedied through training.

Dog Won’t Poop Outside In Rain?

Most people would agree that rain isn’t too pleasant to be out-and-about it, so put yourself in your dog’s shoes, or paws, when they refuse to go potty in the rain.

There are many reasons why your dog may be averse to pooping in the rain.

Bad experiences associated with water
Lack of experience with rain
Reacting to the owner’s attitude

If you correct your dog with a spray bottle, your dog may associate than negative experience with any water.

Rain can also be overwhelming for your pooch if they’re unfamiliar with that type of weather. They may not have been made to poop in the rain as a puppy or even had exposure to rain in the past. This would make it difficult for them to use the bathroom outside in this type of weather because it may make them scared and anxious.

Your dog notices everything you do. If you’re out in the rain and seem to be frustrated or angry because of the weather, they’ll pick up that energy from you and reflect it. So, when you take your dog to use the bathroom in the rain, pay mind that you maintain a reasonable level of calm for your pup. If you find yourself getting frustrated that they won’t use the bathroom, this could also cause them to get more anxious. Your anxiety can cause the opposite of what you desire and cause a longer wait time.

Dog Won’t Poop Outside At Night?

Nighttime brings out all sorts of creatures. If your dog is refusing to poop out at night, consider that your dog may be on higher alert. If they sense something nearby or hear things that go bump in the night, pooping may be the last thing on their last. Dogs want to protect their owners and their household, so if they perceive risk, staying alert is their highest priority.

In the case that your dog is a scaredy-cat, it may not be on high alert for protection but rather fear. Heightened fear would also cause them to not want to poop outside.

Why Does My Dog/Puppy Poop In The House After Going Outside?

Your dog has already been potty-trained but he or she is always going in the house after being out on a walk. How frustrating! I know, but as confusing as this may be it makes more sense to your dog. In this case, your pet may be overstimulated.

For example, they may be overstimulated outside and forget to go to the bathroom. If you take your dog on a walk to go poop, or it’s new to the yard, your dog may be overwhelmed by everything going on outside. They notice too many new smells, sights, and sounds to remember to use the bathroom. After a long walk of lawnmowers, squirrels, and fire hydrants they finally remember what they needed to do … inside the house.

In this case, you’ll need to underwhelm your dog. Take your dog to the same place every time to go to the bathroom. Reward them with a treat or by praising them everything the desired outcome happens. As they get used to the routine and the area, they’ll be able to go outside.

If you’re praising your dog for going to the bathroom, you may be doing it too soon. If they stop pooping halfway through and you think they finish and reach for a treat, they won’t finish the job. Then when the walk is done, they may find more business needs to be done at home. When they’re using the bathroom, wait an extra moment after they finish to make sure they’re really done this time.

Dog Won’t Poop Outside At The New House[We Just Moved]?

Disruption to routine can ruin a dog’s pooping habits. If your furry friend refuses to go to the bathroom outside after moving, he or she is probably overwhelmed by all of the changes. It may take them some time to get used to the location before they feel comfortable going outside.

As mentioned previously, your dog needs to be desensitized to all of the new stimulants before they get used to an area. establish a routine with your dog when moving to a new house so it becomes as familiar to them as their old territory was.

My Dog Won’t Poop Outside Anymore[Suddenly]?

If your dog begins going to the bathroom in the house suddenly, you need to first assess if there are any possible medical complications. Possible medical issues will be discussed later.

The second place you need to look is where your dog usually goes to the bathroom. What’s likely causing them to go inside is a stressor outside. If something’s scaring your dog in the yard, your pup may see too high of a risk to poop out there. While on its normal walk to do its business, your dog may notice a new dog that’s moved in near its usual spot. Your pet can see them as a threat, and a reason why they should stay on high alert.

Sudden changes can also cause changes in bathroom usage. Any type of change can put stress on your dog and cause accidents. If there’s a change in schedule and your dog now has to wait to go potty when it’s used to going outside a couple of hours earlier, they may not be able to wait. In this case, you would have to start bringing them out closer and closer to the new time to acclimate them slowly.

Dog Is Scared Of The Neighbor’s Bug Zapper Won’t Poop Outside Anymore?

Summertime means lots of fun in the sun, but it also means, flies, heat, and mosquitos … and your neighbor’s bug zapper.

A new bright light with strange noises coming from it can be too stimulating for your dog.

In this case, as the same with over forms of overstimulation, you need to distract and desensitize your dog. Try to establish a routine with your dog and take them to the same spot. Praise them or give them a treat after they use the restroom. These actions will take your dog’s mind off of the distraction, and onto the task at hand.

If you take your dog on a walk to go to the bathroom instead of your yard, finding a new spot to let them do their business may be easier.

My Dog Won’t Poop Outside When It’s Cold?

The issue is pretty plain to see when you, suited up in full weather gear: coat, hat, gloves, scarf, and some nice boots, while your dog only has its fur coat and bare paws. Your dog is just as uncomfortable in the cold as you are. This is the case for some larger dogs but this is mostly true in small dog breeds.

This natural adverse reaction to the cold is a survival method to keep them from freezing to death. It may seem like overkill, but their bodies don’t consider that when thinking about staying alive.

My Dog Won’t Poop Outside In The Snow?

Any dog owner has noticed that man’s best friend is very particular when picking where to use the bathroom. It can take them minutes to find the right spot.

Consider this when they’re faced with a completely new sensation under their paws from the last time they stepped outdoors. Dogs like routine and are usually very particular about the terrain they prefer.

Snow can also be difficult to walk on, especially if it isn’t very compact. This can also make going poop outside a, particularly daunting task for your dog.

Older Dog Won’t Poop Outside?

If your dog is getting up there in years, chances are, like humans, he or she’s going to have medical issues. Various medical problems and just simply old age can cause joint pain and make crouching down to use the bathroom painful. If your dog is experiencing pain when going poop, they’ll try to avoid it as long as they can.

As your dog ages, it can become harder for them to hold in their bowel movements. If incontinence becomes a common problem, take your dog to their veterinarian to discuss possible underlying issues and solutions.

My Rescue Dog Won’t Poop Outside?

With rescue dogs, you may not know much about their past.

As previously mentioned, dogs have particular terrains that they prefer to go potty on. If your rescue dog came from a puppy mill, it may be used to going poop on concrete. Most dogs in puppy mills don’t have access to grass and have to go wherever they can.

Past trauma can also be associated with being outdoors, making your dog feel the need to be extra vigilant.

In the case that they aren’t used to pooping outside, it can also be overstimulating for them. This is a common problem for dogs.

Dog Won’t Poop On Walks?

Dogs are very territorial animals.

While on a walk, they may be picking up other dogs’ scents, making them unable to find a spot of their own. If they’re used to going in the yard, that spot is already carved out as their territory. It’s a place they’re comfortable with going to.

Dog Won’t Go Outside With Husband/Wife/Friend/…?

Your pet may not feel as comfortable with certain people as they do with others.

Using the bathroom is a very vulnerable thing for your dog to do in front of someone else. If they don’t feel completely comfortable with someone, they perceive it as a potential threat. This new person can cause them harm while they’re not on their guard.

Why Will My Puppy Pee Outside But Not Poop?

This is another case of vulnerability issues. Your dog feels it isn’t safe for them to go poop but it’s alright to pee.

What Can I Do When My Dog Won’t Poop Outside?

If it isn’t a medical issue, there are many things you do to train your dog to poop outside. This is an issue easily remedied through consistent training.

How To Get Your Dog To Poop Outside In The Rain, Snow, Cold, Night, Dark, new house?

Before all techniques, you try or measures you take to fix the bathroom issue, there’s one important thing you’ll need.

Patience.

You’ll need to slowly acclimate to any new territory, people, or routine. If it’s getting colder out, begin to take them out for gradually increasing periods before expecting them to use the bathroom. If they need to go at night now, try to move their bathroom time closer and closer to the new one before having a set date.

The same goes for a new area or new person. Slowly introduce them to the situation before expecting perfect behavior.

How To Train Your Puppy To Poop Outside?

To train a dog to poop outside, consistent training is needed.

Take treats with you on your walks or out to the yard when your dog needs to use the bathroom. Try to take them to the same area so a routine is established. Reward them with the treats every time they use the bathroom.

How To Get Your Dog To Poop Outside Faster?

Practice makes purpose. Or in this case, pooping makes perfect.

If you want to get your dog to use the bathroom faster, you’ll need to stay consistent with training. As your dog gets more and more comfortable with pooping outside, it’ll be able to go faster.

What Not To Do When Your Dog Won’t Poop Outside?

Some things you don’t want to do when your dog poops outside are:

Yelling
Over Rewarding
Acting frustrated
Not Giving your Dog Enough Time

If your dog feels anxious already, having you yell at them or seeing you get frustrated will only make matters worse. They will feel even more uncomfortable, setting back any progress made in training. If you do get frustrated, try to calm yourself down. Giving them ample time to calm down is important as well because it may take a couple of minutes for them to use the bathroom.

Too much praise or treats can also be an issue. If your dog is starting to go poop and you begin to praise them, this will distract and overstimulate them. There will be no action to reward the process set up in their brain, and they’ll forget about the action entirely.

Why Some Dogs Don’t Poop Outside (Medical, Psychological)?

Some issues your dog may have are:

Urinary Tract Infections
Hormonal Problems
Kidney Problems
Intestinal parasites
Gastrointestinal issues

Your dog can also be experiencing joint pain which would cause the action of crouching down to be painful for them.

Can I Leave A Puppy Outside For A Few Hours To Pee/Poop?

Leaving your dog outside for a few hours to use the bathroom may be counterintuitive. If your dog isn’t used to this they may get more anxious and cause them to become more weary of the outdoors.

What Do I Do When My Dog Poops In The House?

The first thing you want to do is thoroughly clean the area. If your dog can still smell it, they’ll view that as their territory and will likely do it again.

Make sure your dog isn’t sick or has any medical issues first. Sudden changes can also cause incontinence and a routine schedule will need to be put in place.

Retrain your dog to go outside and make sure to reward them every time they poop outdoors.

What Should I Do If My Old Dog Poops In The House?

If your older dog poops in the house, have patience because they may be going through medical issues.

Incontinence is common in aging dogs. Try to adjust your schedule so you can take your dog on more frequent potty breaks.

If this becomes a regular issue, you should take your dog to the vet to see if they have any medical problems.

References

https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dog-refusing-to-go-potty-in-the-rain

My Dog Won’t Poop Outside (Solved!)