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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  One of the non health things about feeding a dog what your eating is it will teach them to beg for food. |
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Originally Posted by Maximo I agree, it is easy to turn them into little beggars. During mealtimes for humans, my boys used to go to their beds and patiently wait. We have been a little more liberal lately with giving the boys a tiny bit of scrambled egg or a couple of baby sweet peas off our plates. Now we have little beggars at our feet when they know we have certain foods.
I like to keep my boys' expectations low when it comes to treats. That way the treats are considered "high value" rewards for good behavior. |
I completely agree with these two statements. I do give Uni some of my food that is appropriate for her, but not until I am done. that way she won't beg during my meal. But will sit very still and quietly and wait. That is her treat for being good. However, when we are at a restaurant eating al fresco, she will usually whine, beg, scream! Esp if we are in a new place. She's getting better, but we still do the same. Nothing for her until we are done. My avatar is her waiting on her own seat at the table while we eat.