Yuck! No one likes it when Fido eats his poop. Not only can he get a disease or worms, but it's just gross. You don't even want to think about your pup trying to lick you later before you realize that he ate his poop earlier. That's just disgusting! Here are some tips below from ASPCA on how to break your doggy from this habit. Remember, just like with any training, teaching him to leave his poop alone may take time. Be patient, award him with treats when he does “leave it,” and hopefully, Fido will learn NOT to eat his poop.
According to the ASPCA you should:
Make sure your dog is getting a quality, highly digestible diet to ensure that he’s not attracted to partially digested food in the feces. You usually can’t find high-quality dog kibble in supermarkets and grocery stores. Instead, locate a quality pet supply store in your area and look for premium brands with human-grade ingredients. Read the back of dog food bags, and pick a brand that lists one or more whole meat sources and not meat by-products as the first ingredient.
Accompany your dog to the yard and clean up feces immediately. If you have multiple dogs, be sure to clean up after all of them, even if only one eats feces.
Teach your dog the “Leave it” cue. This cue can be used to discourage contact with any item, including feces.
