Dog Eating Poop - How to Stop Dogs Eating Dog Poop Preview: Dogs eating dog poop - the behavior can mean almost anything. One thing's for sure - this is a behavioral problem that nobody ignores. It's hard to stomach being social with a dog who's been caught eating dog poop. Coprophagia (yes, there's a word that means "eating poop") is more common in puppies, but any dog can pick up the habit. Sadly, it's not one of the best-understood behavior problems in the dog world. However, there have been plenty of successful techniques developed over the years to make it stop. And READ this book for more!