Nobody takes newborn puppies on a potty break. Instead, their mothers take of this by licking them clean. Coprophagy (poop eating) is an act every dog understands.When dogs that aren't nursing puppies eat their own feces, they may be trying to get attention. They may suffer a severely unbalanced diet, intestinal parasites, or pancreatic disease.Some dogs eat their own feces because they like the taste. The solution to this problem is to treat the feces with a product like Pet Butler before your dog can eat it.