My Pet World: A little training can help a dog reluctant to poop in his yard
While you cannot physically adjust her urination posture, you could try using a large, enclosed litter box. By providing a more spacious and enclosed environment, you could contain the urine stream better and minimize the spread of it outside the box.
If she prefers that open air feeling, try a tall-sided, open topped litter box where all four sides are protected. If you're concerned about her willingness to jump over and into a litter box, they do make these boxes with side entries, which would provide her easier access while still containing the urine effectively.
Let me know if one of these things works for her.
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(Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to cathy@petpundit.com. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal.)
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