Jake has to have things a certain way or he won't eat.

I HAVE to stay in the kitchen with him because, if I don't, he will follow me and won't finish eating. I homecook for him, so I usually put his food dish down first and then rinse his water dish out good and add fresh water. He will NOT start eating his food until his water dish is in its place. Once the food dish AND water dish are down, he starts eating. But, he watches to make sure I'm not leaving the room.