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You're always funny, but in case this is a serious subject for you: Always treat and praise your dog for pooping outside at first. Treat intermittently and praise always when she's pooped only outside for three or four days. Stop treating altogether but continue the praise for a few days after that. And finally, let her be. My dog is now 14 years old. I still not-so-much-praise-as thank her when she comes back in from a pouring rain, having pooped outside, but otherwise we haven't communicated about pooping for 13+years. (If the picture is of your dog, I can say, "She SO cute!" Here's a picture of my dog, Silly Lilly.

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Katharine Valentino
Katharine Valentino

Written by Katharine Valentino

Still trying for the words to help us do & feel good things. Owner of Reviews for Medium Featured Books. I write life stories & about politics / social issues.

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