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How To Stop Dog Eating Poop

How To Stop Dog Eating Poop

Coprophagia or so called Stool Eating is one of the most common dog behavior problems. We stated several reasons why do our dogs eating their own poop in our previous article Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Poop and now we will discuss about

How To Stop Dog Eating Poop

If  your puppy needs protein and there is undigested protein in the stool and your puppy seeks it out and devours the stool, it is very important to prevent this immediately.

Prevention of this behavior is essential. Redirect with the leash.Take your dog for bathroom breaks on-leash and do not allow her to return to her stool.

After the main growth spurts have passed, this instinct will pass as well.

Consider changing to a better-quality food. If your puppy is craving additional protein, you may need to supply him with a higher-quality food. There are also meal supplements that supposedly make the stool less palatable.

Eliminating The Traces Of The Other Dogs

If your dog lives in multiple-dog household, he may eat the other dogs’ stool in an attempt to eliminate the traces of the other dogs.

The solution to this problem is a bit more complicated, but

providing leadership and guidance will be essential to elimination of competition feelings and stress.

Persistent Coprophagia

While your dog is outdoors, monitor her from a remote location.

Correct with the device when your dog approaches the stool.

To prevent your dog from being scared in the yard, this treatment is not to be tried without formal obedience training and formal remote device training first.

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