Tia asks:

I have two dogs. They can smell really bad after they go outside to go to the bathroom. So I was wondering how I could teach them to go to the bathroom in a litterbox inside. Can you tell me how.

Hi Tia,
Litter box training is really simple. You need to start by buying a litter box and litter for dogs. Using cat litter box supplies is not a good idea. Once you have your supplies, set up the litter box in an out of the way area that is still easy for your dogs to access. If you have a command you give them when they go outside, such as “Go potty” you will have a built in shortcut. Place your dogs in the box one at a time and give the command. If they seem confused, try taking the litter box outside and putting it in their bathroom area and encouraging them to use it. The key is to be patient.
One final tip: Be absolutely sure that you keep your dogs’ litter box clean. They will stop using it if it is dirty, especially since they are sharing.

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A reader asks:

I have a question about my dog, I have notice my dog tear drop are red and is turn his coat red now, his paws are turn slightly red, and his private area is to. I’m wonder if my dog was bitten by something. I have a min or toy poodles and he is 1 1/2

It sounds like your little guy needs to take a trip to the vet. Tear stains are a common problem in poodles, but they are usually brownish. The reddish color could be a sign that your dog has an underlying infection of some kind. A type of yeast infection can make the tear stains red, but the fact that he is experiencing problems on both ends makes me wonder if there could be something else going on. Let me know how you make out!

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Bobbi says:

I have two male English Buklldogs, one is 19months neutered. the other is 9months not neutered.
The older of the two has been attacking the other, I tried the comamd NO loudly, my husband yells NO, I have sprayed water on them. this has no effect. I’m calling my Vet today. I’m affraid one of them is going to get seriously hurt. The 9month old is not backing down, and like I said the older one always just runs over to him and attacks.

Bobbi,
How recently did you get your second dog? If he grew up from puppyhood in your home, it is going to be harder to pinpoint the problem. Think about anything that has changed recently – a child returning to school and spending less time with her buddy, a new job, different sleeping arrangements, etc. It may also be as simple as the fact that the 9 month old dog seems like a big threat since he isn’t neutered.

Calling your vet is a good idea, since he may notice a physical problem that is causing the change in your dog’s behavior. If your dog is healthy, your vet can probably provide you with a referral to a local animal behaviorist.

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