[bcarlsen]

Hi!

It appears to me like there may be a few issues that yo are trying to tackle. I guess I head to the vet and see what they said. Scrape some of that runny mess and take it with you. I liked Paty's thought of what are you feeding that maybe hubby didn't feed? Sometimes even 'doggie" treats given during training sessions can upset stomachs. Our Rottie has developed a sensitive tummy, but she is an older dog and it is avoidable. I am also thinking that you may be giving treats or table scraps or something as you mentioned that you haven't spent enough time with Maverick lately. Sometimes that guilt conscience makes us over compensate with treats that are not so good for the dog. How about the cat box? Have you a cat? Does Maverick dig up the flower gardens in search of cat droppings? These are sometimes considered dleicacies in doggie world. I'd also check to see if he is eating his own droppings. Perhaps Maverick spent less time outdoors and unsupervised when hubby watched him. Just throwing some suggestions out there as you search for the root cause.

As for the other difficulties. GO back to basics. That means NILIF, crate when unsupervised and strick rules. Perhaps you started out with a firm hand but again, because of time lapse are feeling guilty and allowing him to get away with "small" infractions when he is with you? No infraction is small in a Rotties eyes. And while they may go through growth spurts and periods of testing, pretty much expect that testing the limits is fairly constant and your vigilance, time and consistancy will pay off if you give attention to them. Hope this helps and please let us know what you find out and what you do.