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I have read other threads on Yorkies eating their poo and I have tried the pineapple but she is still eating it. How do I stop this behavior. She is almost potty trained but I need help with this.

Thanks

my chihuahuas used to do this when they were puppies. i just tried to pick it up as soon as i could

picking it up asap

I agree the longer it sits there, it dries & they start to think its a toy or what ever. I have one who does this (well shes not a yorkie) its annoying, she puts it in her bed & just makes a mess- more then eating it-so gross.:rolleyes:

Welcome to Poop:animal36Eater's Anonymous! :rolleyes:

For my girls, the Pineapple Principle (that's what we call it...lol:p) did actually work! With that said, I also think it's a combination of things, too.

Like someone else mentioned, picking up poops immediately after to discourage poop-snacking habits.

Discontinue free-feeding and feed twice a day and ALWAYS after each meal, take them out for potty breaks!

Routine was key for my girls sobriety...and we still deal with relapses every now and then...and then it's back to Pineapple:animal36Rehab!

How much pineapple should we give her?:aimeeyork

Here is a great YT thread on the subject of Poop & Pineapple from someone who I credit for helping my girls break the cycle!

So without further adieu...the one & only...Poop-Guru herself, Megansmomma:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...is-poop-2.html

Here I am to save the day~(singing like Underdog )

First thing that I want to say is don't try to figure out why he is eating his poop since most of the time it really is a mystery that cannot be solved. We can just fix it!

There has not been one dog that continued to eat their poop if you follow my instructions. Hardcore puppy mill rescues have stopped eating their poop with pineapple. Maria was a mill rescue who would spin while pooping and eat it before it would touch the ground and with time and pineapple she eventually stopped. But it took a while~it is not immediate.

Anyone that tells you that pineapple did not work was not either feeding enough, feeding a long enough time or was not consistent. In order for the pineapple to work its magic the digestive enzymes need to change in their intestines. This will take several days until he is no longer pooping warm loaves that he likes to snack on.

When Max poops and tries to eat it don't freak out. This will cause him to think he needs to eat the poop because of your reaction. Once you start to pineapple regiment you will see improvement. But you NEED to follow exactly how I am instructing you.

You need to purchase CHUNK PINEAPPLE~not crushed or tidbits. This is important so that you are talking about the same SIZE pieces.

Start by feeding 1 or 2 pieces of pineapple (Cooper can have it too) as a snack/treat between meals for a total of 3 to 4 pieces per day. Making sure that you give at least 3 pieces total per day. It will take several days for you to actually see Max begin to not want to eat his poop. The contents of the digestive tract needs to be pooped out and then replaced with pineapple poop.

After a few days you will notice that if he does pick up a piece of poop he will not try to woof it done. He might pick it up or even play with it but he should not eat it.

If he does continue to show interest then increase the pineapple by 1 or 2 pieces. Continue to watch him and pick up any poop immediately. Do not react other than to tell him to drop it.

I promise you that if you are consistent and feed him the pineapple EVERY day he will stop.

Let me also add that it is not unusual for a poop eating pup to pick up the pineapple poop and try hiding it once they decide it is no longer palatable. Why they do this I don't have a clue but eventually they will stop this too.

Check back here and let me know how it is going. But this will get you started to a nonpoop eating pup.
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my pekingese started that a few week ago so i called the vet he sent me to the pet store ( petsmart ) for ( nasty habit ) around 10 dollars and she only goes out side to do her thing so i had to watch her close when she finished i would say no no no come want one and she thought it was a snack i give her a 1/2 of a 1/2 twice a day and i hope that stoped her she has not eat any for about 10 days IT WORKED FOR ME & MEE LING

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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure (Post 3424099)

Thanks for this. My little 2.5yo yorkie is still eating his poop. Well, he used to eat it a lot more, but now it is more a toy, he takes it to his bed and crate. I tried the pineapple a while back but did the crushed pineapple, gave up and just dealt with it. So now I will give it another shot.

By the way, should I still give 3-4 pieces to my dog? he is only 3.5 lbs. or is that ok.

Thanks,