LeAnn Zogg wrote 03/03/2003 05:52 PM adult dog eating poop #23426 - 03/03/2003 05:52 PM
LeAnn Zogg Webboard User Reg: 03-02-2003 Posts: 5 Loc: Offline	Hi all, I have adopted an adult dog that is three y.o. and has a habit of eating poop of our first dog. She came with this habit. Background, she is from a breeder's home and has been around other adult female breed bitches which probably have been eating puppy poop as they clean up after the pups. However, the new adult at our house, no longer needs to do this, and she is very sneaky about it....and quick. I have tried multiple seasonings, they are on a good diet, lack nothing, get plenty of exercise, we clean up immediately and never leave any in the yard (if we find it). I have offered "other" treat, we have used no, etc. I realize it is not harmful to the dog, in the wild or farm, or other places it is perfectly normal - but it bothers me, and it bothers our male dog to be "followed closely" behind by the furry poop patrol...... You're thoughts would be appreciated - thanks to all ahead of time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> :rolleyes: LeAnn North Dakota
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Frank Leon wrote 04/27/2003 03:33 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23427 - 04/27/2003 03:33 PM
Frank Leon Webboard User Reg: 09-04-2002 Posts: 26 Loc: Offline	Yea, we had that same problem. It's pretty disgusting. I had a vet tell me to spray the poop with the hottest pepper spray you can find. Or another suggestion she had was to give the "eater" something in it's mouth like it's favorite bone or toy right before it goes out with the other dog when they are going out to go to the bathroom. Our dog stopped doing it, thank God. But on occassion we DID give him his bone or ball to go out with, it seems to help. good luck!
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LeAnn Zogg wrote 04/27/2003 04:29 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23428 - 04/27/2003 04:29 PM
LeAnn Zogg Webboard User Reg: 03-02-2003 Posts: 5 Loc: Offline	Thank you Frank for sharing your idea. It is a hard habit to break, although either she is getting better, or I'm getting faster..... We work on it and have found that training her "to do..." at specific times with a given command and treat seems to be helping somewhat. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts - thank you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> LeAnn North Dakota
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Dee Dee Strand wrote 05/01/2003 11:00 AM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23429 - 05/01/2003 11:00 AM
Dee Dee Strand Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2003 Posts: 178 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	Yuck-I had the same experience with my GSD. There are a number of additives that you can get at your local pet stores to add to the food to make the poop less desirable. Two of the most common are Dis-taste and For-bid. My dog fortunately when after "sandbox treats" cat poop. That was an easy fix, we just moved the box where he can't get to it. Also try teaching the command "Leave It" this is something else I taught my dog for those occasional suprises we find. Hope this helps A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings
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Jason Wolf wrote 05/12/2003 03:30 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23430 - 05/12/2003 03:30 PM
Jason Wolf Webboard User Reg: 12-17-2002 Posts: 41 Loc: Offline	I read in an article that dogs will eat poop when they are lacking the enzymes needed in their digestive system to help them digest food. My dogs did the same thing and since I've been giving my dogs, fast track, they have not had this problem. Supposedly poop contains the bacteria they need to help them digest food. If you want more info on "fast track" let me know. It's about $28 and goes a long way. 50 lbs dog gets 1/2 teaspoon (just and idea). 100 lbs GSD gets 1 teaspoon. And you don't have to give it everyday. One teaspoon is suppose to be the equivelant of 20 cups of yogurt. It's been working for me... Jason
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LeAnn Zogg wrote 05/12/2003 05:47 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23431 - 05/12/2003 05:47 PM
LeAnn Zogg Webboard User Reg: 03-02-2003 Posts: 5 Loc: Offline	Hi Jason - Yes, I would like the information on Fast track - anything that might help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> LeAnn LeAnn North Dakota
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Michael Flinks wrote 05/19/2003 11:36 AM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23432 - 05/19/2003 11:36 AM
Michael Flinks Webboard User Reg: 11-07-2002 Posts: 8 Loc: Offline	Hi my name is Michael Flinks. I am from Germany. I think that are all good ideas. But when it will not help I would use the e-collar. On the highest level with the nick button. Of course you say at first a command. I think the highest level is the best for the dog because you need to 3 or 4 times and than the dog goes around the poop. Ok it depends on the dog how tough he is. I saw dogs who are really sensitive on the eletrically shock but you know your dog more than we all. It is only an idea if you don´t like it it ok. Please excuse my writing. Bernhard Flinks son passionate helper and dog handler
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Will Rambeau wrote 05/19/2003 12:07 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23433 - 05/19/2003 12:07 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	Michael! Welcome aboard! The board will be lucky to have a trainer/handler with your abilities joining us. Folks, some day we'll all be attending this man's seminars I think <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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LeAnn Zogg wrote 05/19/2003 10:58 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23434 - 05/19/2003 10:58 PM
LeAnn Zogg Webboard User Reg: 03-02-2003 Posts: 5 Loc: Offline	Hi Michael - I welcome all ideas, and learned advice. It allows me to have some alternatives in all areas of my training with both of my dogs. I can vary how I chose my approach based on the various input and guidance that I am given. Thank you very much - it is a thought that maybe a few times with e-collar might be better than constantly dealing with methods that are not working - Thank you again and please never hesitate to give me advice. LeAnn LeAnn North Dakota
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Michael Flinks wrote 05/20/2003 03:49 PM Re: adult dog eating poop [Re: LeAnn Zogg ] #23435 - 05/20/2003 03:49 PM
Michael Flinks Webboard User Reg: 11-07-2002 Posts: 8 Loc: Offline	Hi Will Thanks for the compliment. Did you get my private message? Hi LeAnn I am very careful when I talk about training with the e-collar because a lot of people really don´t like it. Specially for training this. Do you have a lot of people who are against the e-collar and how it is with the law. Michael Bernhard Flinks son passionate helper and dog handler
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