Getting Dogs to Quitting Eating Their Poop

By

PupperMom

Check out this link: http://www.dog-obedience-training-r ... w.com/stop-dogs-eating-dog-poop.html

There are a few suggestions that posters here already mentioned, and a whole lot more. That trainer suggests the major causes of the behavior are generally behavioral patterns ( that can be un-learned), but also may be physical.

If the dogs are being fed once daily, up them to two feedings; also, if their diet is high-fat ( do they get a lot of table food?) the feces may actually smell good to them, like the last meal.

I'd go through the tips for behavioral re-training there, but don't discount the possibility of having the vet give them a once-over. Parasites can also contribute to this.

By

mstopo

Try feeding about 1/4-1/2 cup FRESH (not canned) pineapple. The enzymes sometimes help w/ the coprophagia. Need to feed it forever, usually.

By

muttmom

Hot sauce, chili powder, sprinkled on the piles.

By

WildIrish

Victoria Stilwell, on Animal Planet, addressed this problem in "It's Me Or The Dog". One part of re-training is to feed your dogs something that will make their feces less appetizing. I think it was pineapple that she fed the dogs.

But other retraining methods are needed, as well. Maybe if you Google her show, there will be a web site where you can find this info in detail. Good luck!

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