Golden Retrievers will often eat poop due to: Nutritional deficiency Parasites/an illness that increases appetite Attention-seeking Close associations between food and poop Taking your dog to the vet, changing their diet, making sure they're active, and keeping a clean living space can help discourage this habit.
It is not unusual for golden retriever puppies to poop four to six times per day. However, if your puppy is pooping more than that - even up to eight times per day - don't be alarmed. This is still within the normal range. Why do golden retrievers typically poop a lot?Golden Retrievers will pee and poop a couple of times per day based on how often they drink and eat. What comes out of their bodies as waste is a by-product of what they've drank and eaten each day. They will pee about 3-5 times per day and poop an average of 1-2 times per day.
Most puppies need to poop shortly after eating, but this can vary. It takes time for them to understand when their body is signaling they need to go, so training your puppy to go outside may take some time.There are a handful of factors that determines how many times your fur buddy poops in a day. Have a look- Generally speaking, golden retriever puppies poop around 5-6 times a day