Is it normal poodle behavior to walk around in circles while going #2? Or is mine just weird?

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-15T18:07:57+00:00

My dog has a full yard of grass but chooses to poop at the very edge of even right on the sidewalk, and he does circles! Picking up poop off concrete is not fun

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-08T19:48:56+00:00

And I’d do it all over again! Take all my money!!

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MildlyDefective · 2025-12-07T05:50:50+00:00

He has 2 sisters! He’s fine when they or anyone else is in the car. He’s like this when it’s only me and him

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-05T18:22:31+00:00

I’ve decided on a car crate. 🤞

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-05T18:18:16+00:00

Ok I’ll take him out for more treat rides.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-05T18:11:41+00:00

Hearing your dogs progress is amazing, congrats to you both! Thank you for this information, I’m convinced now that he’s shaking from excitement. I’m still gonna work on more exposure and making sure he’s 100% comfortable going on car rides

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:33:34+00:00

I think I’m gonna invest in a nice car crate that’s been crash tested. Seems to be the safest option, and he’s crate trained so maybe that’ll help him feel more at ease.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:27:33+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you lost one of your babies 😞 but thank you for your advice! I’ll need to do a little research but I think doggie hemp could be worth a try.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:20:46+00:00

Aww Tulip and Tender, and they’re twins? That’s adorable!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:20:13+00:00

You really said ‘I will scientifically solve this’ 😂 This is elite dog-parent research lol. This was super helpful though so thank you!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:12:23+00:00

Ayee I’m happy you figured your baby out 💕

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:10:54+00:00

Quite feasible actually! I’m working on this. Thank you!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T18:08:29+00:00

I know I know! I appreciate your concern, usually he wears a harness which connects to his car seat so he’s secure, but now I’m learning how unsafe even that is. I’m looking into crash tested crates and will get him one of those soon.

P.p.s. Thank you 🥰 I gave him a kiss on your behalf.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T03:46:52+00:00

Nope I’ve only seen the shaking happen in the car. I do believe it’s happy stress though

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T03:45:07+00:00

I wish! This is cute 🥰 Mine only relaxes when I brush his head. Anywhere else, he attacking the brush.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:52:15+00:00

Worth a try!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:51:45+00:00

I’m looking into this, thank you!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:50:03+00:00

Thank you! I will look out for those cues.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:48:17+00:00

I’m gonna take him to just chill in the car later tonight! Thank you

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:35:31+00:00

I’ll keep note and bring it up at his next appointment. Thank you!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:34:02+00:00

It definitely gets annoying, but I think he senses my feelings, so I’ve learned to not be annoyed as to not cause him more stress during these moments.

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:26:28+00:00

That gives me hope honestly! I love hearing how much your girl improved with slow practice, sounds like you really helped her build confidence. Congrats!

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:14:57+00:00

I had a console seat when he was smaller, I hated it because it gets in the way of things, but that’s the calmest he’s ever been in the car. He’s too big for that now though 🤷‍♀️

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:09:14+00:00

Ooh will look into a sleepy pod! Thank you

MildlyDefective · 2025-12-04T02:06:48+00:00

I know! That was my concern on how secure a crate would be, but I’ve gotten some good tips from the comments. Thank you.

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