Coprophagia is often cited as a reason for rehoming or even euthanizing dogs due to its repulsiveness to humans.

To prevent such drastic action, it is best to properly house-train your Cavoodle puppy so that they learn to go potty in the appropriate place as soon as possible. Fortunately, Cavoodles are easy to train. There are several reasons why domesticated dogs may continue to eat their own feces even when they have access to a nutritious diet and are not in the wild. Some dogs may be curious and want to explore everything with their mouths, including their own feces. Others may be lacking certain nutrients in their diet and see eating feces as a way to supplement their nutrition.

Some experts believe that eating feces is a way for dogs to self-cleanse their digestive system. Finally, some dogs may have been punished for eliminating in the house and have come to associate elimination with something negative. As a result, they eat their feces to hide the evidence and avoid being scolded. If your Cavoodle exhibits this behaviour, there are several things you can do to try to stop it. Firstly, make sure your dog is getting all the nutrients they need from its diet. If you suspect they may be lacking something, discuss switching to a higher quality food or adding supplements with your veterinarian.

Try feeding your dog smaller meals more frequently throughout the day rather than one large meal to help them feel fuller and potentially reduce the desire to eat their own feces. If you catch your dog eating feces, interrupt them with a loud noise or a firm "no" and immediately give them a treat or toy to associate the behaviour with something positive. Lastly, pick up their poop as soon as possible to minimize the chance for them to access it.

Reasons why domesticated dogs may continue to eat their own feces:

• Curiosity and desire to explore everything with their mouths
• Lack of certain nutrients in their diet
• Self-cleansing of the digestive system
• Association of elimination with punishment

Ways to try and stop this behaviour:

• Ensure the dog is getting all necessary nutrients from their diet
• Feed smaller meals more frequently rather than one large meal
• Interrupt the behaviour and immediately give a treat or toy as a reward
• Pick up poop as soon as possible to minimize access.