The Dog Blog

If you’ve ever watched your dog suddenly start munching on grass during a walk or in the backyard — you’re not alone. It’s a very common topic, and dog owners everywhere want to know whether it’s normal, safe, or a sign of something wrong.

Dogs eat poop (coprophagia) for normal reasons (e.g., mother dogs cleaning litters), behavioral reasons (boredom, anxiety, attention-seeking, learned habit), and medical reasons (malabsorption, parasites, diet problems, increased appetite disorders). It’s usually fixable with clean-up + leash management, enrichment/training, diet review, and a vet check to rule out medical causes. Pick up stool immediately, teach “leave it,” and address stress/boredom.