LABRADOR TRAINING

Question
MY 7 WEEKS OLD LABRADOR PUP REFUSE TO URINATE AT THE DESIGNATED SPOT. MOST DISTURBING IS THAT IF LEFT UNATTENDED IT DEVOURS ITS OWN STOOL. HOW TO TRAIN THE DOG & GET RID OF THIS PROBLEM.

REGARDS

Answer
Choose a command and spot you want it to use. The less accessible to strays,
the less chance of serious disease.   If it is a female, choosing a
non grassy spot will avoid brown spots later. When you bring it home, take it
to the spot and give it the command in a firm, but friendly voice. Keep
repeating the command and let the puppy sniff around. If it does anything,
praise it. Really let it know what a good dog it is and how much you love it,
and maybe a treat.  Note, being out there not only means you can praise it,
but it also keeps it from being snatched by a hawk. If it doesn't go, take it
inside and give it a drink and any meals scheduled. A young puppy will need to
go out immediately afterward. Go to the spot and follow the above routine.
Praising it if it goes is extremely important. If it doesn't go, take it back
inside and put it in its crate and try again soon. Do not let it loose in the
house until it does go.

The stool eating is all too common.  I usually control it by trying to clean it up before the dog has a chance.  Another route is adding something to the food. Grapefruit juice or canned pumpkin are home remedies.  Deter and Forbid are the 2 leading commercial products.