Why do dogs tend to carry their poop around

My dog always is carrying it around. If you can find out how to get them to stop once and a while please tell me!

This is not just a vulgar habit!! It is a cry for help...

Have you mentioned this to your vet?

It could be Coprophagia... which is a condition that compels dogs to eat feces.

Are you feeding it enough? Is it a quality food?

The main cause of Coprophagia is insufficient nutrients.

When dogs consume feces, they may be seeking minerals lacking in their regular dog food.

The dog may be consuming feces out of boredom, loneliness, anxiety or stress.

A dog who is confined to a kennel, chained, or restricted to a small yard or other space may eat his feces to occupy himself or clean his personal space. This dog needs to be exercised and played with several times a day.

Some breeds instinctively like to carry things in their mouths. Picking up feces and carrying it around may signal that the dog needs more daily exercise, mental stimulation and interaction with his people.

A yard or kennel where stools are allowed to pile up may prompt a dog to 'clean up' his stools. Be sure to clean the dog's area every day, and preferably right after the dog eliminates.

The emotional stress of being left alone or restricted to a small area for long periods of time without the companionship of the caregiver can result, for some dogs, in the eating of his own feces.