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CDSmith · 12-09-2006, 02:06 PM

Vitamin/nutrient deficiency -- in some cases, maybe so.

But I believe it can also be a behavioral problem in that many dogs (not saying yours Peaches) have been somewhat "shamed" into refraining from pooping indoors and going outside. When they do poop inside some become so ashamed and fearful of reprisals that they literally eat their mess in order to cover up. I've read this theory before on the web.

Thankfully my own dog never developed the habit. But if he had I probably would have tried some of the methods already suggested in this thread. As an extreme measure if all else failed I might try buying one of those shock collars. Whenever I see the pooch going in for a bite it's ZAP time. Dogs do very much tend to learn quickly when surprised like that as to what not to do.

Case in point -- My dog used to have the bad habit of jumping up on people with his front paws. That was tolerable and even cute when he was a pup, but as he got older and bigger, like 60+ lbs bigger, it became a real problem. I learned of a technique on a dog-training TV show one day and decided to try it out... took him to the park, got my then-tenant to tap herself with her hands to encourage him to jump up. I was ready with the choke-chain and leash, and the second he jumped up at her I SNAPPED him to the ground. It scared the crap out of him.

I got her to do it again, this time he was tentative about it, looked around a bit, then decided to go for it again. I snapped him quickly to the ground once again... and that was it. He has never in the ensuing 15 years jumped up at anyone. All from one 2 minute lesson.

So I am inclined to think that any dog would learn very quckly to stay away from the poop if they were zapped a few times whenever they went near it. In fact I bet you'd only have to use it no more than 3 to 6 times before they would get the hint and just never go near it again.

Brad Gosse · 12-09-2006, 02:07 PM

My dogs always ate poop. I wish I could have had 10 years without that habit. ;)

starpimps · 12-09-2006, 02:28 PM

he might be missing some nutrients in his diet
my dog did that once, i added some more meat to his diet (suggested by vet) and hasnt done it since

Peaches · 12-09-2006, 02:36 PM

Pugs are notorious for eating everything. I have yet to drop something on the kitchen floor they didn't grab up. I've seen them get into their dog food, or the cat food, and eat so much that their stomachs were distended. I've seen them eat bugs, sticks, and a whole roasted chicken. They will eat until they throw up, eat the vomit, then eat more.

I THINK they've found something that doesn't taste so bad and is edible. My plan is to make it taste bad (though again, as mentioned before, doesn't shit taste bad enough as it already is??!!).

american pervert · 12-09-2006, 02:39 PM

squirt them with water mixed with peppermint when they do it

WarChild · 12-09-2006, 02:47 PM

Simple solution: Get rid of the retarded gophers and get dogs.

Peaches · 12-09-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarChild

Simple solution: Get rid of the retarded gophers and get dogs.

Rotties are my 2nd favorite dogs. Dated a guy with two of them and they were residents in my house for most of the time. Just didn't want to deal with BIG poop, lol.

WarChild · 12-09-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaches

Rotties are my 2nd favorite dogs. Dated a guy with two of them and they were residents in my house for most of the time. Just didn't want to deal with BIG poop, lol.

Yes, mountains of poop indeed. Luckily gardeners are cheap in Costa Rica, so it costs me like $20 a week for all the yard workd, including the poop.

I know what you mean about eating things though. My dogs eat rocks, mud, sticks, trees (Yes they pull little trees out of the ground), coins and pretty much everything but poop. Had to take one dog to the vet because she had 23 rocks in her stomach.

12-09-2006, 02:06 PM	#51
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	Vitamin/nutrient deficiency -- in some cases, maybe so. But I believe it can also be a behavioral problem in that many dogs (not saying yours Peaches) have been somewhat "shamed" into refraining from pooping indoors and going outside. When they do poop inside some become so ashamed and fearful of reprisals that they literally eat their mess in order to cover up. I've read this theory before on the web. Thankfully my own dog never developed the habit. But if he had I probably would have tried some of the methods already suggested in this thread. As an extreme measure if all else failed I might try buying one of those shock collars. Whenever I see the pooch going in for a bite it's ZAP time. Dogs do very much tend to learn quickly when surprised like that as to what not to do. Case in point -- My dog used to have the bad habit of jumping up on people with his front paws. That was tolerable and even cute when he was a pup, but as he got older and bigger, like 60+ lbs bigger, it became a real problem. I learned of a technique on a dog-training TV show one day and decided to try it out... took him to the park, got my then-tenant to tap herself with her hands to encourage him to jump up. I was ready with the choke-chain and leash, and the second he jumped up at her I SNAPPED him to the ground. It scared the crap out of him. I got her to do it again, this time he was tentative about it, looked around a bit, then decided to go for it again. I snapped him quickly to the ground once again... and that was it. He has never in the ensuing 15 years jumped up at anyone. All from one 2 minute lesson. So I am inclined to think that any dog would learn very quckly to stay away from the poop if they were zapped a few times whenever they went near it. In fact I bet you'd only have to use it no more than 3 to 6 times before they would get the hint and just never go near it again. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

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12-09-2006, 02:36 PM	#54
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Pugs are notorious for eating everything. I have yet to drop something on the kitchen floor they didn't grab up. I've seen them get into their dog food, or the cat food, and eat so much that their stomachs were distended. I've seen them eat bugs, sticks, and a whole roasted chicken. They will eat until they throw up, eat the vomit, then eat more. I THINK they've found something that doesn't taste so bad and is edible. My plan is to make it taste bad (though again, as mentioned before, doesn't shit taste bad enough as it already is??!!).