Dog Defecates While Eating. Have a female mutt, lab/shepherd mix about 7 years old, that often defecates in the middle of walks. — bob sandrick, cleveland , 5 nov.

Your dog or younger dog should defecate within the next 15 minutes, so wait patiently. It’s safe to say that a happy dog has a healthy appetite. There can be many causes including an infection, parasites or a dietary indiscretion (eating something he shouldn't have).