Dog Won't Poop Outside?

I recently adopted a Pit Bull from someone I knew. She does really well peeing on a leash and not having accidents in the house, but she has not pooped outside once since I've had her. She has pooped in the house around the same spot every time and in her crate when I leave her for even 30 minutes.

I take her out 3-4 times a day and feed her around the same times every day, but she still poops in the house. I'll take her for a walk, and once we get inside if I look away for a minute she has already pooped in the house. How can I train her so she doesn't do this anymore?

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cybergrannie
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October 6, 20170 found this helpful

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Do you know if she was doing this before you adopted her? You do not say the age of your dog so if she is still a puppy then this could still be part of her training period.

Dogs (and cats) do not like change - it seems to confuse them and they may not know just how to handle it.
If this dog was previously trained to poop outside then the change in living areas could be part of the problem.
Be sure she has an unconfined place to do her job outside and maybe in the same area.
If there is an area that you can sit and read or? while your dog is nearby that may be a way to spend a longer time outside and let her be relaxed with no pressure to do her "job". Ignore her during this time but have a nice treat ready if she does her job.
Vets/trainers always caution - no scolding allowed as they do not really understand what they are doing wrong but they do understand happy praise.
Outings should be taken within 15 - 30 minutes after she eats and her mealtime should be about the same time everyday.
Whereever she has used the bathroom inside should be cleaned thoroughly as they can smell things that we do not and as long as the odor is there, she will return.
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Block off the whole area if possible.
If she is using the same blankets/towels in her crate with only a good washing then you may have to add bleach or other strong cleaner to thoroughly remove any previous scent. Clean the floor under the crate also.
Someone suggested taking the towels from the crate and place them outside to see what she does.
If these are the same as she used from her previous home you may have to change them for new ones.
Sometimes having a bowl of water outside also helps to slow a dog down and get them ready to look for a suitable place to wee and poop.

No two dogs react the same way to change or training so it will probably take time and a lot of patience but she will learn so give her a nice hug and keep trying different tactics.

coville123
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October 6, 20170 found this helpful

Train the dog to poop outside.

Keep small treats by the door.
The pup only gets one if he is successful outside.
Take the dog out 10 minutes after he awakes.

Also 30 minutes after he eats.
Give treats and a lot of praise.

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