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Originally Posted by ladyjane Yes, it sounds reasonable! Once a pup realizes that holding out will make you give in, you start the cycle you are now in with him. The longest you have gone is 1.5 days...you probably will have to go 2 - 3 to win....but you will win! He just needs to know he is not getting a replacement if he doesn't eat.
BTW, I have done this and never had a pup go so long that he was hypoglycemic. It is rare for a healthy pup to do that. |
I so agree! Excellent advice. I think many of us indulge our puppies too much. I know I do.
It's like my mom used to fuss at me because I indulged my skin kids...they will do what they can get away with. The doctor said the same...food on the table if the wont eat do not give dessert!