Allie
New member
Hi Everyone, My fiancé and I have recently adopted a two year old English Bulldog named George. He was a rescue and since his adoption has become a wonderful addition to our little family. He is our pride and joy! He is always gentle, well behaved and completely house broken. However, George has taken to pooping on our upstairs carpeted floor. We work full time jobs from 8am to 5pm. He gets two twenty minute walks in the morning and at night (providing it isn't too cold for him). He always does his business before we leave for work and then we go out again when we get home. We thought he might be getting bored during the time we are away. But the several "Kongs" filled with treats that we hide around the house, and the many "puzzle" toys that dispense food or treats when rolled a certain way do not make a difference to him. He does not seem to notice they exists until we return home. I have read a few posts similar to mine that suggest crate training or umbilical cord training. However, I am not sure that these methods provide a permanent fix. I would prefer if we could leave George to relax on his comfy dog beds in the sunshine rather than keeping him confined in a crate. Are there any suggestions as to what we should try next? Is there something we are doing wrong that could be upsetting him? Thank you for your advice! P.S. I know that it is recommended that Bulldogs should not be over exercised, but he gets chunky due to his food if he is not active.