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Originally Posted by kerrylatrece 
I would love to keep Birdie. If she could stop some of the submissive behaviors she would fit in here a lot better. She loves me. But she is so frantic in her approach. She is quite different than Petey and any dog I have raised. She has some bad habits. I do try to work with her. She is a poo eater. She found where the outside cats go. I took her to the vet because she kept throwing up. I finally figured it out. But I don't know what to do about it. We live in the country and I am not up to training ferral cats. I had to quit letting her sleep with me because she was throwing up poo on my bed when I was asleep.
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I haven't read past here, so I don't know if anyone addressed this but as you do mention those are all submissive behaviors.
She's seeking your approval, constantly telling you she submits to you. She frantic for it (most likely because she did not get that attention previously.) She most likely eats her poo as a way to conceal herself (and her scent.)
All of the behavior mentioned correlates to being an accepted member of your pack. There is no easy fix for that. I am by no means going to sit here and tell you to re-home her! But, you may want to consider if its worth the stress for both of you considering your situation and stress level at the moment.
I personally don't doubt that she'd come around, but it'll take time and patience, work and realistically the cooperation of your entire household.