how do you stop a puppy eating his own poo?

Answer 1

product called Deter or one called S.E.P.(stop eating poop) that you can get at Pet Smart or another pet store. IT worked for my dog.

Answer 2

Consumption of feces is a common but disturbing habit in dogs. While the cause is of this behaviour is unknown, A product called 'DETER' has been formulated to help stop this vice.
This is a Coprophagia Treatment.
Product facts:
1) Stops dogs & puppies from consuming their own feces.
2) Comes in an Easy to feed chewable tablets.
3) It is safe and effective
4) Independent testing has shown DETER to be 95-98% effective in stopping Coprophagia.
Also, by increasing the physical activity of your pet and feeding a high quality diet may also assist you in controlling this beahavior.
You can buy DETER from over the counter in most good pet stores, or you could consult your vet who may be able to supply you with this or a simular product.
Hope this is of some help to you.

Answer 3

its gross but really common its called coprophagia.i think the best thing to do is keep a really close eye and clean it up before he has a chance to eat it ,also it wont be long before your pup will get a routine they poo roughly within an hour of eating so it might be an idea to keep an eye on it at that time.

Answer 4

Make him a spot to use as a dog loo and take him there on the hour every hour. Praise him when he goes there, he'll soon learn thats the spot to use. Just clear it up as soon as he does it. Its better than putting stuff on it and leaving it lying around.
And never punish him for going in the wrong place such as on your carpet; he shouldn't be left there. Consider it your own fault. You wouldn't let a baby crawl around without a nappy then rub its nose in it would you?

Answer 5

my puppy did this last week. the vet told me that its cause they like to keep the place they sleep in clean so they eat it to remove the evidence. I have been told that if you rub their noses in it it can really upset them and stop them from going to the loo full stop. Try and take them outside every 45 mins - knackering but worth it! good luck

Answer 6

you clean the poo before he gets a chance to, it could be that whatever you are feeding him is not digested properly and it still smells nice to him. if you clean it everytime he poos and keep on cleaning it then you will break the habbit

Answer 7

My pup has'nt done this so far (touches wood). But I was told that if he did to sprinkle a little (only a few drops) of tobassco sauce on and it would deter him from doing so. Changing his diet may help, but if you take him to a place in the garden you want him to poop in everytime you take him out he should get the message. He will quickly go to that spot and hopefully not eat his poop any longer. good luck!

Answer 8

One key thing is, don't holler or yell or get mad when he poos in the house. Dogs know when you are mad and will eat their own poop so they don't get in trouble. I adopted a stray and he use to do the same thing. A vet told me this info!!

Answer 9

Just keep an eye on your puppy and clear it
as soon as he does it,don't worry he will get out of it in time.

Answer 10

I had a puppy like this once and I tried everything, cleaning it up straight away works but you have to be quick which cant really be done all the time if your in another room. I ended up getting rid in the end it was making me ill. So people say its a vitamin deficiency?

Answer 11

Clean it up after he has gone! Maybe that will help, and maybe just give him a treat/snack after, for saying maybe good dog and you have real food.