Eating feces is a very common behavior among puppies and some of the adult dogs (especially bitches) and should naturally disappear in the first year of your dog’s life or after the pregnancy. However, in some cases dogs get involved in eating poop in a more serious way and cannot stop it even after reaching maturity. Because dog’s sensibilities are entirely different to ours your pet may not consider consuming his stools as something disgusting and will not cease doing it unless you tell him to. That is why it is your job to stop your dog from eating poop by implementing one of the techniques mentioned below.

1. Stop A Dog From Eating Poop By Hiding The Stools

This is the easiest way I know to stop a dog from eating poop. All you need to do is to collect the stools he makes and throw them away before he can find them. This method is particularly effective if your dog eats feces purely out of boredom. You can speed up the training process by providing him with an appropriate substitution to the poop (such as a chewing toy).

2. Stop A Dog From Eating Poop By Adding A Bit Of Spices To His Stools

In some cases hiding stools from your pet will not be enough to stop your dog from eating poop and you will have to reach for more advanced techniques. The one I want to share with you here is based on adding strong smelling substances to an already defecated feces. You can use tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper, just make sure it is something that repels your pet. Simply cover the stools with the chosen spice and wait to see your dog’s reaction.

3. Stop A Dog From Eating Poop With A Bit Of Pineapple, Pumpkin And Spinach

If your dog keeps eating feces after you have implemented the two tips mentioned above it is high time to reach for more advanced stuff. The following tip is particularly useful if you want to make the whole idea of eating feces as repelling as possible so that your pet does not look for other animal’s poop when he struggles to find his own. Start by adding a bit of pineapple, pumpkin or spinach to his meals. It is said that these substances smell horribly after being digested and eliminated and will stop your dog from eating feces in a matter of days.

4. Stop A Dog From Eating Poop By Eliminating The Boredom Factor

Majority of dogs will eat feces because they are bored and look for some entertainment. So in order to stop your dog from eating poop you have to provide him with plenty of entertainment. This can be done in a few ways and one of them is physical effort. Start taking your pet on regular walks where you will get a chance to play games with him, get involved in a bit of obedience training and let him socialize with other animals. This should keep him distracted from eating feces and make him really exhausted. Remember, tired dogs will prefer sleeping over anything else and will not indulge in undesired behaviors.