You need to find a good positive reinforcement trainer FAST and do some private one on one consultations. A behaviorist can evaluate Chewy and tell you honestly how much might be reversible with a lot of work and the sooner you get started the better. Who knows, if you do the right training (and by training, I really mean conditioning) you might turn him around quickly.
If it makes you feel better, puppies wanting to eat off of the floor is normal. We went through 3 bowls before we found one Loki likes. I ended up using these big flat ceramic bowls and his food covers about 1/3 of the dish but thats how he likes it. Stainless was a no-go. He did VERY well with a plate, but I thought my friends and neighbors might not like to see my salad plates on the floor for the dog (HA!) but it sure works!!
Can you find one of these brands?
Innova
California Natural
Canidae
Wellness
Merrick
Natural Balance
Solid Gold
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If you need help finding food or a trainer let me know! |