Ah, dogs. They’re fluffy, adorable, and capable of turning your life into a sitcom. But sometimes, they remind us that nature didn’t exactly consult humans when creating these creatures—like the time they decided that eating poop was a brilliant idea.
Yes, we’re talking about coprophagia, which is just a fancy way of saying “dog eats poop.” And yes, it’s as gross as it sounds. No, it won’t make your dog a supervillain (probably), but it can make your life—your nose, your yard, your Instagram feed—a little more… pungent.
Why Do Dogs Do This?
- Curiosity and Exploration – Puppies explore the world with their mouths. Sometimes that includes things humans never want them to explore. It’s like they think, “Hmm, smells interesting… I’ll taste it for science.”
- Nutritional Gaps – Occasionally, dogs eat poop because they’re missing something in their diet. Or maybe they just hate kale. Who are we to judge?
- Attention-Seeking – Your dog quickly realizes, “If I eat poop, mom freaks out. Entertaining humans = win!” Yes, your pup is basically a tiny, mischievous stand-up comedian.
- Clean-Up Instincts – Some dogs are neat freaks. They’re just trying to tidy up their living space, which is sweet… if only it didn’t involve feces.
How to Stop the Grossness
- Scoop Frequently
If it’s gone before your dog sees it, the problem largely solves itself. It’s like magic, but with shovels, gloves, and an existential sigh.
- Keep ‘Em Busy
Bored dogs chew, bark, and yes… eat poop. Puzzle toys, fetch, training, walks, and playtime keep them occupied—and away from their questionable dietary choices.
- Taste Aversion Training
Yes, there are safe products that make poop taste like the worst thing ever to your dog. Think of it as a “Do Not Touch” sign in edible form.
- Check the Diet
Make sure your pup is getting high-quality food that covers all nutritional bases. And maybe avoid the homemade kale smoothie experiments—they’re not helping.
- Supervise Outdoor Time
If you can see it, you can stop it. Or, in extreme cases, leash walks in the yard. Think of it as “pee and poop patrol.”
Final Thoughts
Dogs are cute, funny, and endlessly loving—but yes, sometimes gross. Coprophagia is one of those behaviors that makes you question life choices, sanity, and your life insurance policy.
That’s where PooFreeCo comes in. We scoop the poop and sanitize your yard so your dog never even has a chance to develop this awful habit. And if you already have an ambitious little poop-eater, we can deep-clean your yard to reset things, keeping everyone healthier, happier, and significantly less grossed out.
Because honestly, puppies are worth a little grossness—but not that much.
