Feces Eating: Is there any way to get my puppy to stop eating her poop? Ah yes, the poop-eating-puppy. Rest assured this is a very common complaint among dog owners but one which can be overcome with patience and persistence. This disgusting, feces eating behavior is known as Coprophagy (koh-PROFF-i-gee).

There may be underlying reasons for Coprophagy that might need professional attention. Never punish your dog for a behavioral problem that can be modified by positive reinforcement as there can be many underlying causes, such as a thyroid problem.