Eating poo when we leave...Separation Anxiety?

[emjayoct]

Thanks a lot everyone!

Thanks a lot for all your insight. My husband and I discussed things last night, and we are going to change his kibble. We inquired into a few at a local pet shop last night. We are hoping we have as much success as some of you have had! I'll update you on Oscar's progress!
Thanks again!
~Melissa

 

[emjayoct]

Things are looking better

Since I last wrote, we have been trying a few things with Oscar to prevent him from pooing in the house when we leave and eating it. We have forbid, but for some strange reason, he kept eating it anyway.

What has seemed to finally work (knock on wood) is we break 3-4 treats in half and hide them all over the room he's in. The past two times we've done that, it has worked. Maybe it distracts him... we aren't sure, but we're going with it. Maybe eventually we won't need to do it at all, but we are so happy he has stopped.

Thanks for all your advice and support! This website truly is a great thing!

~Melissa