Gracie was a real finicky eater as a puppy. She is much better now but she has certain rituals that she has about eating. She won't eat out of a bowl and she has to have her food just right before she will eat it. Once I get everything arranged just right she usually walks away from it at first. Then I have to protect it from the cats that would very much like to eat her food. Finally she will eat if I offer her some on a fork. It seems like I have to get her primed. Once she eats one mouthful she is good to finish the meal.
She loves her treats but does not beg for them. She knows when she is supposed to get one and waits for it when it is time. I always treat her after a grooming session or after I put her topknot in. When she does certain tricks she gets a treat and when we are working on a new feat she gets a treat when we are done. |