Coprophagia is common in dogs. It is a natural, normal behavior, writes Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA. Dogs may eat all kinds of poop. Deer, horse, bunny, even human poop, but cat feces seem especially delectable. She says stopping poop eating is more a matter of managing your dog than training him out of this disgusting habit.
Managing access to feces is important to keep dogs from ingesting intestinal parasites or disease pathogens.”
Source: Whole Dog Journal, May 23, 2022. Link.
Also see: Addressing coprophagia, AHD, March 31, 2021. Link. Dog owners with poop eaters devour information and tips to stop this disgusting behavior.