[GeorgieCKCS]

It recently snowed a bunch and ever since my dog won’t poop. We walk for a while and he sniffs but doesn’t do his business. It’s like he can’t smell his usual spots or something. We walk forever and I feel bad with his cold little paws on the icy ground. I don’t know what to do. Feeling helpless like we’re back at ground zero with potty training. It’s weird because it’s snowed before and hasn’t been an issue. A newly developed habit. I need help because it’s freezing cold and there’s no sign of the snow melting anytime soon. Thanks!

[Emma Braby]

Hi Georgie,
My dog is the same, and it’s so frustrating! There are a few reasons why dogs don’t like doing their business in the snow. First, it’s freezing, so I don’t blame them! But going in the snow is not part of their routine; it’s unfamiliar, and they might be confused.
When it snows, I take my dog to the exact same spot rather than giving her the whole yard to roam, which helps us establish a spot that works for her. You can also try getting them moving, as exercise helps move things along. Or you could shovel a path or area where they’d normally go, which helps to make things more ‘normal’ for them.
Good luck!

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