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We got marley when he was 9 weeks, (born July 31st). He is a great dog and very loyal but I am wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of things. Marley will not poop outside. He gets plenty of exercise, the kids and I take him on 2 walks a day and a swim everynight. We have a huge backyard and I take him outside praise him and allow him to play and retrieve after he has gone potty (pee). After he returns inside he will go poop in the house. I dont' get it. My other thing is attacking my son. I mean he doesn't try to hurt him but I believe because they are both around the same size he jumps on him and bites in a playful manner. He doesn't try to hurt but his teeth are sharp. My husband and I are very stern and definitely pull the alpha but how do we get past the little one. But on the other hand if we go to the park and a little kids pushes my son or trys to come between him and marley, marley will growl and im afraid he will attack one day. This is our second CBR but our first was definitley a submissive male. Marley is totally aggresive

The pooping outside can probably be solved by keeping him out there with you until he does poop, so you can praise and reward him right on the spot. Also, do not let him loose in the house when he comes in after not pooping. Keep him on leash with you, so that when he shows signs of pooping, you can rush him outside, and praise and reward when he goes there.

For the aggression, get the help of a behavior specialist QUICKLY. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a local one. You need someone to meet with you and the dog in person, not over the Internet or on the telephone. This dog's developmental periods are racing past you, and you need to get help QUICKLY.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47