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Gladly Gunner our 9 month old GSD hasn't had the runs in a couple of weeks, but ever since his neutering surgery he is defacating in the house!! Yesterday he looked right at me upstairs in the hallway and just squatted right there!! I am at my wits end as he is huge and so is everything else that comes out of him. Does anyone have any suggestions? He NEVER did this before the neutering. I hope we did the right thing, as I just can't have this going on in my house. He has the run of the house right now, but he may be going back into the crate when I cannot keep an eye on him every minute. Any help would be appreciated. Is there anything I can put on the carpet??
Thanks!
Lisa

Sometimes stomaches get upset from the drugs dogs get put on for these procedures. I understand the frustration, but don't be too hard on him just yet.

Definately crate the dog so the accidents don't become a habit. Being out of the crate is a privaledge and one that is earned.

Then, you may want to get some probiotics to help his stomach.

Also, never reprimand a dog for going in the house. It can make the situation worse because anxiety builds and the act becomes a response to stress. Instead, go back to puppy 101 and praise lavishly for going outside.

Also, is the dog fed on a regular schedule? If you free feed, that will also contribute to the problems you are seeing.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles

Hi Chelle,
Thanks for the help. I had actually gone back to puppy101 with the treats in my pocket at potty time. Seems so funny because Gunner is almost 100 pounds, but still a big baby I know. Things have been much better these last couple of days. I did purchase the Natures Miracle that "ma" suggested, but a little too early to see if it has removed the smell. Hopefully he is back on track.
Thanks again
Lisa

My dog had the runs for a few months after her spay surgery. She went through all kinds of testing, and I put her on a special diet of chicken and rice the whole time. Turns out, she needed more fiber, and canned pumpkin cured her. But she didn't go in the house. . . .

As Chelle suggests, I'd try crating, feeding on a particular schedule, and also walking on a particular schedule. You can use Nature's Miracle to clean up the mess in the house. I've only used it on pee, so I don't know how it works on fecal matter.