Has she been showing signs of any other unusual behavior? Walking around, pacing aimlessly? Standing facing a wall or in a corner? Standing in the middle of the room with a blank look on her face? Acting like she's looking for something over and over again?
Any of these could be signs of Canine Cognitive Disorder that many of our pets get as they age. Other symptoms include those you've described - eating poop, peeing in her bed and in places/at times she knows is wrong.
If she does have any of these other symptoms, please discuss options with your vet as soon as possible. There is help for this but it works better the earlier you start treatment. If you want more information on this, feel free to pm me.
Please, please don't swat her again. And please don't confine her in punishment for something she doesn't understand and can't help. She needs your love and patience, just as she's always given you hers.
Bonny
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