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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan  I expect the pet professionals I employ to keep an eye on my dogs condition- this includes their sitter, their groomer, and their vet. Their sitter has called me with health issues that come up when I am away and has commented on behavioral issues she noticed while I am gone. However, I guess that is part of my personality- I prefer that people tell me the truth about things- I would hate for her to tell me my babies were perfect little angels the entire time, when I know that is simply not the case.
I think you should transition to scheduled feedings and give the amount you think is appropriate for the dogs weight and then increase his exercise. Hopefully he will lose weight. When she returns you can tell her you just transitioned him to your dogs feeding schedule as you already discussed and that you took him on walks with you because you felt bad leaving him at home. You can see you see those few small changes helped him to lose a little weight- maybe she will continue the changes, maybe not- but at least you did the best you could in the time you had him.
I would never walk up to a stranger and tell them their dog is overweight- but I think when someone employs you to care for their dog that is a different situation. |
I hope she's like you because I'm doing exactly what you've just mentioned. Hopefully it will help him lose weight. He runs/walk VERY SLOW. If he loses weight and increases his speed maybe she'll see that losing weight is a good thing for him! Thanks!