Some dogs with harsh punishment trauma may eat their own poop to avoid further reprimand. Others will eat poop to get a reaction out of their owners, so it is best to not overreact.

Feeding dogs human-grade and home-cooked meals definitely make them poop less. But the jury is still out on whether this is better for their health.

You can’t compost compostable dog poop bags. So why use them? There’s at least one good reason—but there are also some eco-friendlier alternatives to consider.