kenny isn't going to win this one!

    • Gold Top Dog
    Even if you wanted to change your dog's routine, which I agree with the others does not seem necessary, surely there are more humane ways to do it than punishing your dog for asking to come inside. [&:] I think it's sad when people see their pets as their enemies or combatants in life. He's your friend and your dependent, and you're smarter than him. It's likely he didn't even know he was trying "win" anything, he was just going about his usual routine according to his physical needs. How sad.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I guess I would not make an issue of this---many dogs need to stimulate the colon before eliminating.  Eating accomplishes this, as does a brisk walk.  If he needs to eat first, so be it.  Poor Kenny was probably wondering why he was being punished for wanting to come in the house--strange mixed signals.