dogs rolling on other dog's poo

[Guest Anonymous]

my dog really knows how to ruin a very good day.
I take him for walks regurally and i really enjoy it but he as this horrible thing about rolling on other dog's poo.
Can somebody tell me a way of get him of it .
Thanks

[daisykatep]

:rHi This really is a problem! First of all are you sure it's dog poo he's rolling in? I am a dog walker and have been for 40 years and I have never had any of my dogs roll in dog poo, foxes poo yes, this is quite common in dogs especially the more dominant dog.You can usually tell by the smell! Foxes poo is very strong smelling and the smell lingers on the dog a long time. The best way to get rid of the smell is to bath him in Fairy liquid, I've found it very good. Dont use this if he has any skin problems though and watch it doesnt get in his eyes. Apart from all that I dont think you can stop the dog rolling apart from dragging him away and telling him off when you catch him doing it. dont tell him off if he does it when you are not watching him and comes back all smelly, he wont know what he's being told off for, you've actually got to catch him at it. I've been walking a little Westie for 12 years and she does this nearly every walk! I don't know if any one else can give you any advice, I would be interested too.You might find people who say keep the dog on a lead but that would spoil the dogs walk. I could do that with the Westie but I would rather she enjoyed her walk. I Just have to put up with the mess in my car and the bathing afterwards! Hope someone else comes up with an answer. Good luck