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kalina82 · 05-01-2007, 04:27 PM

i have never heard of a dominance issue being controlled by rationing his food. by this did she mean cutting back on his food?

I would however ask him to do something for you before you feed him. the old 'nothing in life is free' motto. before you put his dish on the floor ask him to sit and stay. therefore you are controlling when he gets to eat by making him stay until you say its ok to go eat, much like a alpha wolf in the pack would. i would feed twice a day if he's a good eater. Make him sit and stay each time. Also do this for treats and anything else you give him.

05-01-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i have never heard of a dominance issue being controlled by rationing his food. by this did she mean cutting back on his food? I would however ask him to do something for you before you feed him. the old 'nothing in life is free' motto. before you put his dish on the floor ask him to sit and stay. therefore you are controlling when he gets to eat by making him stay until you say its ok to go eat, much like a alpha wolf in the pack would. i would feed twice a day if he's a good eater. Make him sit and stay each time. Also do this for treats and anything else you give him. __________________ Kellie and Morgan