How to stop my dog from rolling in poop and needing so many baths?

Unfortunately this is a common problem with many dogs. Many dogs enjoy a good roll in something very stinky. Using a shampoo meant for oily skin may be helpful. In extreme cases a dish detergent such as Dawn dish soap could be used but keep in mind that shampoos or soaps like this can strip topical flea medications from your dog's coat. Teaching your dog a good "Leave it" command may help with these episodes in the future. Otherwise avoidance is the best management plan. This is a good step by step guide for teaching leave it: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/basic-cues/leave-it/

Bandit is such a cutie! Dogs love to roll in gross smelling things. I have a Basset Hound, and he likes to roll in disgusting items as well. I can also tell when he's about to do it because he becomes very interested in a particular spot on the ground. The minute that I notice him doing that, I clap my hands to get his attention and call him to come over to me. That distracts him from rolling in the smell. I would try that with Bandit. Look for the behaviors that indicate he is about to roll, and immediately distract him from doing it. You can offer him a treat to come over to you, or have him perform a command. By distracting him, he will forget he's about to roll and leave the area alone. I hope this helps!

The poop may have smell very nice to your dog, or Bailey wanted to cover up his own scent. It is typical instinctual behavior. mask their scent to help them sneak up on their prey. My own dog used to roll in badger poop whenever she could find it. I am afraid it is something you will have to live with. A bath will take care of the smell.

This is such a common question for a gross, but unfortunately common, issue. Unfortunately, there isn't a great way to get them to stop. Adding excessive MSG (food seasoning) can make some dogs stop because their stool no longer tastes good (such as "For-Bid"). However, we don't know if there are negative effects for our dogs eating a lot of MSG. Trying to walk him for his bowl movement so you can pick up the stool right away is another way to manage it - you may need to have a treat ready to give him right away after he defects so that you have a moment to get to the stool. Good luck and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Sadly, it's nearly impossible to stop this behavior, especially in older dogs who have been doing it forever. The only thing I have found that helps is to walk them instead of letting them be outside in the yard and carry an extra special treat that you give them as soon as they poop so they eat that while you quickly pick it up.

For helping to eliminate purely behavioral causes of coprophagy, a three step method can be used: 1. Decreaseattractivequalityoffeces • Change in diet can oftentimes be beneficial, switching to a brand with a lower protein content to lower the amount of protein excreted into the feces (which the dog finds palatable). • Commercially available products added to food can decrease the palatability of the feces. Examples include: For-bid®; Deter®; and meat tenderizers. Consult with your veterinarian as to the proper dose to use. 2. Preventexpressionofbehavior • Being present and scooping up the feces immediately is a good way to prevent this behavior. • Keeping the dog on leash when taking him/her out to eliminate can help the owner physically prevent the dog from engaging in coprophagy. • Controlled feeding time allows the owner to predict time of defecation and be more vigilant when watching the dog. • Preventing access to other pet’s litterboxes or cleaning them frequently. • Spray collars, such as citronella can be used to deter the dog as well. • “Booby-trapping” feces, by adding hot sauce or “bitter apple” flavor INTO the feces, so the dog associates bad tastes with its feces. • Not rewarding the behavior by ignoring the dog when it consumes its feces, despite how difficult it may be for the owner. 3. Rewardpost-eliminationbehavior • Positive reinforcement immediately after good behavior (so owner must be present). Keep the dog on leash, and if the dog does not go for its feces, reward it with food and praise. Also, if the dog does try to reach for its feces, divert its attention to another simple task (such as asking to “sit” or “shake paw”) and reward it for performing the task. Health Concerns: As with all pets, regardless of whether or not the dog is coprophagic, owners should be careful about washing their hands at appropriate times, such as before eating, after handling feces, etc. Cleanliness is the first line of defense against potential disease transmission, which can include intestinal parasites. Coprophagy can be very distasteful to owners and can be a public health concern. If this occurs, consider seeing your local veterinarian to rule out any possible diseases as the cause and to develop a plan to help eliminate the behavior.

You could try a product called For-Bid and see if that helps but you may need to pick up your dogs feces so he/she can't eat the stool. You can also teach your dog the "leave it" command and use it to teach him/her to leave the feces alone. http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/leave-it.html