A Natural Way to Stop Dogs From Eating Feces

Dogs have many quirks and habits that owners need to deal with. For example, your dog may engage in coprophagia. This is the technical term for eating feces. Some dogs have a habit of eating other dogs' feces, while others eat their own feces. In some cases, your dog may take to eating feces out of your cat's litter box. There are natural ways you can stop your dog from engaging in this practice.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog treats
  • Hot sauce
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your cat's litter box in an area where your dog can't access it. This will help keep your dog from eating your cat's feces.

    • 2

      Turn your dog away from his feces on walks, and give him the "sit" command. Then, give him a treat. This will teach him not to eat his feces on walks.

    • 3

      Pick up your dog's feces in your yard. For dogs that eat their feces after a period of time, this is a natural way to prevent them from doing so.

    • 4

      Cut your dog's stool in half and put hot sauce in the middle. Put the stool back together and place it back in your yard. This will train your dog not to eat his feces when he gets a taste of the hot sauce.