(12) Puppies & Poop-Eating

In this episode of Dear Dog Fanatic, K (The Canine Detective) answers some listener write-ins. She gives expert advice on how to prevent your dog from eating poop, how to introduce an adult dog to a new puppy roommate, and how we often make mistakes when choosing a puppy. Content Warnings: Discussing Poop.TakeawaysBreaking habits requires addressing root causes, not just symptoms (and this applies to dogs too).Before we can change a dog's behaviour, we need to stop them from continuing to practice the habit.Introducing a puppy into a household with an adult dog requires both careful planning and ongoing management.The misconception that puppies "choose" their owners ignores the influence of genetics and early socialization.Listener Questions“Is there any holistic approach to dealing with coprophagia? Bull terrier eats poop emoji.”“What should I do to properly introduce my dog to a puppy? We lost our second dog last May and our girl is depressed so we’re becoming that stat - we are getting a dog for our dog, but I’m not confident in how I should introduce my 6 year old dog to her new puppy sister”Submit Your Dog Question Here: https://linktr.ee/thecaninedetective