why do #dogs eat poop?

TDFM: too disgusting for me. 

Steve Dale, Chicago Tribune:  Scooping may be only effective way to curb dog's poop-snacking habit

Q: Why do my two Shih Tzus eat one another's poop? I've tried different products available from pet catalogs to stop this behavior, but nothing has helped. Any advice? I'm 82 years old and running out of patience. -- B.B., Rochester, MN

         A: No one knows for sure why some dogs start to sample their own feces or the droppings of other dogs. Once tasted, some dogs simply view poop as a delicacy. Some even have preferences, such as frozen "poopsicles" in winter.

COMMENT:  OH, THIS IS REALLY DISGUSTING… OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A TRULY BIZARRE POPSICLE FLAVOR.

            There are several products on the market that you can sprinkle on a dog's food, as you've learned. You could try some different products that might yield better results. You could also sprinkle on Lowry's seasoned salt (don't overdo it), but the results are mixed at best.

COMMENT:  “MIXED” – ARE WE INTO PUNS NOW?

         You can booby-trap a pet's feces by dabbing on unpleasant additives like lemon juice and hot sauce. However, you have to catch a dog in the act and quickly apply the concoction. Some dogs then learn to snack immediately after their bowel movements, before the mix can be applied. And remember, dogs who find their own feces delicious might view hot sauce and lemon juice as yummy condiments.

COMMENT:  ARE WE GETTING INTO RECIPES AND DOGGY SPICES HERE?

        One website, www.dogpoopdiet.com, offers a supplement guaranteed to work or buyers receive 120 percent of their money back.

COMMENT:   I HAVE TO READ THAT WEB SITE NAME AGAIN!!

         A leash with you at the other end is likely the best solution. After your dogs do their business, pick up after them. Once you get them out of the habit, you may not need to be so vigilant -- or you could be packing plastic bags and scooping for the rest of their lives.                                                                                                    COMMENT: AH, THE SOLUTION IS ETERNAL VIGILANCE!

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