Can dogs have conditions like downs syndrome?
Dogs will eat poop if they aren’t getting what they need out of their own food. I don’t know what you are giving her, but try something that is very nutritional…it may be a little more expensive, but if she gets what she needs she may stop eating the poop. Dogs may poo and pee inside if they don’t get enough exercise. Letting her out to pee may not be enough. You should try taking her out for a 15 min walk a few times a day, and not just in your backyard. Actually put her on a leash and walk around your neighborhood. The added stimulation of sights and smells will cause her to pee even more. They also have “pee tees” which smell like urine and encourage a dog to pee outside. You may want to invest in one of these to try to empty her bladder. Also, how much food and water are you giving her? You should talk to a vet about the amount she should be getting a day, and stick to that. If you are over feeding, it can cause a lot of pooping. If you are over watering, she’ll be likely to pee
Some dogs are much smarter than others. Certain breeds are known for being more intelligent. Dachshunds are known for being quite stubborn, so it may not be that she is slow, but rather that she is going to do things her way regardless of what you think. Kitty krunchies as we call them are like a delicacy for many dogs. I know mine will get in the litterbox every chance they get. I have found that a baby gate works very well to keep the dog out of the litterbox room and the cats can easily jump the gate. This has nothing to do with the food they are being fed, so your pup is not missing any essential nutrients. It’s just a naughty things many dogs do. Likely the same for the child potty. The fact that you say she does not poop or pee in the house, but only when closed in her crate, does not make me think she is slow, but rather that she is scared of her crate or of being left alone. Many dogs with seperation anxiety will urinate and deficate due to nervousness. If the crate is in a sec
