I have only had my 8-week old puppy for two days but want to help her stop this habit as soon as possible.
She poops in her crate, and seems to be eating it (then regurgitating). I am fairly sure this is happening because she ate her poop after going out in the garden the first time I took her out there. Since then I have been quick to distract her, praise her and pick it up before she has a chance.
I have been giving her a last feed at 5pm, then she has pooped once or twice in the evening before crating her at around 11. I get up at around 3.30am and let her out to pee. All was fine. But when I come down at around 6.45am she has pooped.
Any advice?
Part of me thinks she may be too young to crate, although she seems happy and doesn't whine or cry. Happily goes in there and i leave a radio on all night for her.
Perhaps she has a bit of an upset stomach because of her first jabs. Maybe that is the problem?
All advice welcome. Many thanks