How can I stop my dog from eating poop??

Question

I have a female 2 year old lab mix and she has always loved poop. She even sniffs it out. Help, it is so gross!!

Answer 1

Give the dogs a product called Potty Mouth by Four Paws or Deter by Eight in One. Both are made to give to dogs who like a fresh steamy tootise rolls. The products are safe for the dogs and change the taste for well I would guess bad to worse. Also you should give the dogs a dewormer as a precaution, that is a way for dogs to get worms.

Answer 2

I'm struggling with this same problem, and it's not my dog's food! She's getting a top quality puppy kibble, plus Dog Bloom Supreme vitamin and mineral supplement!

I bought some Deter from the pet store, but it hasn't helped all that much. The problem is, I also have a 70 lb male, so I have to put the Deter in his food too (7 tablets for him 5 for her) then they say if it doesn't work, double the dose! You can see this is going to get pretty expensive in a hurry!

I am trying to clean up after the dogs as soon as they poop. I patrol the backyard carefully once every morning, picking up the poop. I hope if I do this routinely, the pup will eventually lose interest.

Answer 3

Well, first of all, you should understand the reason why your dog is doing this. There is a nutrient in poop that dogs need. However, there is a product from a company called Solid Gold (They also make really dog food that is VERY good for your dog, there are no additives or chemicals in it, and it's made from all natural, low-fat substances, so it's kinda like organic food for doggies) Anyway, the product is called SEP, which basically stands for, well, stop eating poop. Just Google Solid Gold SEP for dogs, and you can find many online stores that have it in stock. If you don't have a credit or debit card, just go to your local Pet Supplies Plus or Petco, and they will usually order it in if they don't carry it. After my dog started feasting on her own feces at my HUGE birthday bash, and then tried to lick some kid, someone suggested it and I went out and bought it. She no longer has random cravings for crap.

Answer 4

Well step one could be to mix the offending droppings with chopped up hot dogs.

Then gradually reduce the amount of excriment till all the dog is eating is hotdogs.....

Then as time goes on you will have a yard full of hotdog bits and not fecal matter.

Or you could just clean up your yard and sprinkle cat parts about. You know give the dog something else to toss around.

You could show how gross it is by joining in the fun with your dog. Maybe if your dog saw you eating poop it would recognize the disgust of it all. The only problem with this method of course is how do you know when the message has gotten through. I submit that you keep eating poop till the dog starts mixing chopped up hotdogs in it and leaving it in conveinient locations fo you to feed. ;)

Answer 5

is she eating her own poop?? if so than thats a problem cuz i have two schnouzers and they like to eat poop as well but its not their own poop its my baby newphews diapers that are in the trash and when we leave they get mad and knock over the trash cans and get into the poop. So if i was you i would make sure that you put all of the trash cans up so that she cant get into the poop anymore thats what i have to do whenever i leave the house from now on and they havent gotten into the poop ever since hope that helps

Answer 6

Ask your vet or petstore about various additives you can add to her food to ruin (?) the taste of the poop. I found it through one of the pet supply catalogs. I understand that adding wheat germ to your dog's food will do the same thing and even if it doesn't it's good for her.

Answer 7

Maybe you can keep your dog away from poop!
Try to not go near to poop!
Or you can scold and spank your dog if she do that!
My dog do that too before (1 years ago)!
But I use those ways and it works!
Wish my answer will help you!
Good Luck

Answer 8

If she is eating her own poop call your local pet store and ask them. They sell an item (the name escapes me right now) that you sprinkle on her food and it will stop her from doing it.
Check the link below for more information on Coprophagia in dogs.

Answer 9

Dogs will eat almost any thing,you will probably need to have her trained by a professional dog trainer.They can usually brake a dog from bad habits.
Many blessings,
Margaret.

Answer 10

Try some, you might like it too! j/k

No really, try spraying the poop piles with Lysol or some other strong cleaner. Cleaner makes my dog sneeze and she is always avoiding it. Hope it works for you!