Remember the days when you ate a meal in peace? There was no one staring at you with doleful eyes....no hot breath on your kneecaps...no drool on the floor.
Unless this is a description of your current dating life, it's an undesirable situation in which your dog relentlessly begs while you are eating.
What do you do?
Most likely, this habit began as a result of actually GIVING IN to the begging. The easy solution, then, is to stop giving in, right? Oh sure, I say that at a distance, not seeing Sassy's brown eyes pleading with you to share your tuna melt. Okay, maybe you are not the guilty party and someone else in the household is responsible. Regardless, it's time to end people food for your dog. Right Now. Today.
Not only do table scraps promote begging (whether given at the table or while the meal is being prepared, or even after), it also adds more pounds to your dog's body. To maintain an appropriate weight for your dog, feed a quality dog food. Scientists have worked really hard formulating and studying the best balance for your pet, so show them some respect and feed that only.
If you must throw caution to the wind and wish to give your dog something, then stick with simple things such as carrot sticks. Only give them this as a treat, and giving it to them in the dog's bowl is ideal.
While you are suffering through the time of detoxing your dog from table scraps, avoid eye contact with your dog. If what you are doing is very boring to the dog, they will lose interest. No pay off means no begging.
Keep your eyes on the goal: no drooling, no begging, a peaceful meal.
Happy Tails to you....
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