we’re covering tips and tricks for getting your dog to stop eating poop if you have a dog you’ve probably experienced this before it’s definitely not fun but it is a reality for a lot of pup parents there are all kinds of reasons why a dog might be eating poop it could be a diet deficiency or lack of attention boredom whatever the reason we’ve got some tips to help tip one
Consult your vet
consult your vet if this has become are curring issue your vet is the best place to start eating poop can be a symptom of a medical condition or dietary deficiency so it’s best to have your vet rule that out tip two teach
Teach them the drop it command
them the drop it command teaching your dog the drop it command is an excellent way to keep them from eating all sorts of icky stuff check out our tutorial on how to teach a dog to drop it in the description below tip three practice
Practice clean habits
clean habits keep feedings to a consistent schedule and area in your home so your pup knows their bowl is where their food is their bed is where they relax and playtime is a separate thing clear boundaries around what is and is not food can make a world of a difference tip four make poop
Make poop inaccessible
inaccessible if you have other pets especially cats you want to make their litter box inaccessible to your dog with a pet gate you can also consider specialized products that make your cats poop unappealing to dogs it’s also important to clean up any accidents quickly so they don’t have a chance to revisit the scene tip five provide
Provide positive attention
positive attention and enrichment It’s Perfectly Normal to freak out when you see your doggy poop we’re not judging however getting that big reaction out of you might be another reason why your dog is doing it especially if they ‘reinterpreting that attention as a reward try sprinkling an attention throughout the day in more conventional ways treats and praise always do the trick frequentinter active play sessions with mentally stimulating toys are also great even an hour of interactive play time will provide them with enrichment that will also help the two of you Bond the go alis to let them know they don’t need to shock you to get you to pay attention to them tip six be consistent with potty
Be consistent
braks take your pup out for potty braks regularly and at the same time every day if your pup is having to wait too long for a chance to go out they might not be able to hold it and because they know that potty in the house is a no no they’re getting rid of the evidence of the accident to avoid disappointing you creating opportunities for them to go out more is an easy way to resolve this issue with just a minor adjustment to your schedule take your time and see what works for you with a little bit of practice you’ll be on your way to curving this behavorin no time