Why does my puppy eat his poop at night and how can I stop it?

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My 70 days old GSD sometimes eat his poop at night. Please help me on how to stop him from doing this. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it is a normal behavior for dogs to eat their feces. For a puppy this age, it is best to work on potty training so that he doesn’t have the opportunity to eat feces. Make sure to take him it after eating dinner and again before going to bed so that he has plenty of opportunities to eliminate outside. You may need to get up in the middle of the night for a couple weeks, as well.

Why does my puppy eat his poop at night and how can I stop it?

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