If you want to make your dog stop eating poop there are few simple methods you can implement to get the best results.
Even though it's still a mystery why dogs get involved in this awful habit dog trainers around the world has managed to identify the most common reasons for dogs eating poop and redirect their attention to more desired activities.
In this article I will share with you 5 techniques I used to make my dog stop eating poop completely in a few weeks time.

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  Make Your Dog Stop Eating Poop By Changing His Diet

It is believed that some dogs will eat their stools in order to make up for the lack of vitamins and minerals in their meals.
Make sure to feed your dog with well-balanced and nutritious food such as dry kibble so that he doesn't have to look for more nutritional elements in other places.

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  Sort Out Some Exercises To Make Your Dog Stop Eating Poop

Try organizing your dog's time in such a way that he doesn't have time to even think of getting into trouble.
Sign him up for an obedience class where you can learn how to teach him some basic obedience commands and strengthen the relationship you have with your pet.
Try taking him on regular walks where he can run freely and socialize with other animals.
The more tired he gets the less likely he will be to look for other undesired forms of entertainment.

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  Add A Bit Of Spinach, Pineapple or Pumpkin To His Meals

My favorite way to make dog stop eating poop is to add a bit of spinach, pineapple or pumpkin to his food.
It is said that these plants smell and taste horribly after being digested and eliminated.
You can do similar thing with Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper, simply cover already defecated stools with these strong smelling substances and watch how easily they repel your dog.

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  How Can Reducing The Amount Of Stressful Stimuli Make My Dog Stop Eating Poop?

Dog trainers believe that one of the reasons for your dog to eat feces is the fact that it works as a relief when they get stressed.
You will have to identify what's causing this stress and either eliminate this factor, reduce your dog's exposure to it or perform a series of desensitization exercises that will help your dog in adjusting to the stressful conditions step by step.

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  Make Your Dog Stop Eating Poop By Using The 'Off' Command

The 'off' command is a very effective way to stop your dog from putting various things he finds on the street into his mouth.
In order for your dog to understand this command grab a treat and hold it in front of your dog's face.
The moment he reaches for it say firmly 'off' and close your hand.
Wait two or three seconds and, if he resists from trying to obtain the treat, give it to him and praise cheerfully.
Repeat the exercise couple of times a day but each time make the waiting period a little bit longer.
With the flow of time you will be able to use this command to keep your dog away from all sorts of undesired things including stools.