Eating Faeces

It’s amazing – and nauseating – what some dogs will eat. SO give the following a go…

Possible solutions

•The pineapple method – Put small chunks of fresh pineapple into the dog's food (do not use large pieces as this may induce vomiting). This gives the faeces a bitter taste.
•The courgette method – Cook some courgettes until soft in a small amount of olive oil. A batch can be made and stored in the fridge. Give a small dog one to two teaspoons and a large dog up to one tablespoon with each meal.
•Bait faecal matter with a foul-tasting substance. But beware – the dog may develop a liking for this!
 

Also consider

•The best way to correct this problem is to restrict access to faecal material, supervise all outdoor access and clean up immediately afterwards.
•Reward good behaviour with a tasty treat.
•In extreme cases, a basket-type muzzle can be used.
•Provide a wide variety of chew toys and increase quality time with your pet.
•Some dogs use this as attention-seeking behaviour, so ignore unless caught in the act.