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maggiepie · 07-22-2005, 10:25 AM

My two always argue over the food.....Littleman, though nearly half the size of Nikki, is 'Alpha'. Here are two pictures. She hides under the sofa and when I remove Littleman, she slinks out to grab a bite!! I'm trying to teach them to share, but it's not going so well.

cookiemonster · 07-22-2005, 10:42 AM

That's cute, sad and funny all at the same time! Poor Nikki! Is Littleman that aggressive or is she that passive? Those pictures capture everything!

maggiepie · 07-22-2005, 10:54 AM

All day long and with everything but the food, Nikki is the agressive one and Littleman passive. That's why it's funny when I put down the food, he takes over. That and my shoes. As soon as I take off my shoes, he 'guards' them and growls at her if she comes near them!! It is funny, those two characters!

Deegan's mom · 07-22-2005, 11:36 AM

That's so cute that littleman is alpha and bullies her, but I really feel bad for poor Nikki.

teri88 · 07-22-2005, 11:38 AM

Our Lab has always had to wait his turn at the dinner bowl. The cats even get there before him! We now have to take Tucker into the other room so Rusty can eat.

tarawood · 07-22-2005, 12:37 PM

Poor Nicky! SHe needs to eat too!! In that first pic it looks like she's sticking her tounge out at him while he's eating, that is just too cute.

maggiepie · 07-22-2005, 12:41 PM

I know.........she does eat though. I usually give them separate eating areas for breakfast and dinner and then they have to share the dry food that is always out. Sometimes I pick up Littleman and let her get a fair amount. Hopefully, they start sharing!

Bodhi'sMom · 07-22-2005, 03:13 PM

Great pictures! So cute!

The two dogs that I dog sit have an arrangement in the kitchen. One (the pig) is leashed near his meal at feeding time.

The second (Miss-I-Have-To-Be-Coaxed-To-Eat) has a plate out of reach of the first.

The second is told that the first "is going to get your food if you don't eat it!".
This usually gets her to eating most of it. The rest is given to her as treats later.

The first is then unleashed, who then madly searches for any crumbs left behind by the second.

It's pretty amusing.

Francie · 07-22-2005, 06:18 PM

Ha Ha! That is very funny (i.e., the Pig, hahaha)

Francie

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Originally Posted by Bodhi'sMom

Great pictures! So cute!

The two dogs that I dog sit have an arrangement in the kitchen. One (the pig) is leashed near his meal at feeding time.

The second (Miss-I-Have-To-Be-Coaxed-To-Eat) has a plate out of reach of the first.

The second is told that the first "is going to get your food if you don't eat it!".
This usually gets her to eating most of it. The rest is given to her as treats later.

The first is then unleashed, who then madly searches for any crumbs left behind by the second.

It's pretty amusing.

jesscruz · 07-23-2005, 12:13 AM

that is so cute!!!

Marie · 07-23-2005, 12:36 AM

Oh my I love Littleman and Nikki, that pic is too cute. I hope that they learn to share soon.

suzysmitt · 07-23-2005, 04:04 AM

I have the same problem. I have to separate all my dog's depending on how aggressive or fast they are at eating. It's like a zoo at feeding time. Tell Niki to sneak up on him and bite his leg. That probably would work. LOL

red98vett · 07-23-2005, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by maggiepie

My two always argue over the food.....Littleman, though nearly half the size of Nikki, is 'Alpha'. Here are two pictures. She hides under the sofa and when I remove Littleman, she slinks out to grab a bite!! I'm trying to teach them to share, but it's not going so well.

I cant believe that Littleman is so scary he has her hiding ! He's so freakin cute - lol...That must be pretty funny to watch !

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-23-2005, 11:33 AM

Love th pictres and understand the problem too. I had six to feed at breakfast (Buddha is here for the weekend) and I give each their own dish in a separate part of the kitchen...but ...without fail, someone will think the other's bowl or dish looks better and move over to take it over. The more aggressive dogs do end up with more than their fair share usually no matter how much I try to police the situation. Luckily, there is plenty of the food and the aggressive ones eventually get full and then the more timid can eat in peace.

chachi · 07-23-2005, 11:41 AM

I leave plenty of hard food out all day. When if feed my dogs the moist food I have to stand and watch them or Chachi will eat Jewels food.

07-22-2005, 10:25 AM	#1
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	Food Fight My two always argue over the food.....Littleman, though nearly half the size of Nikki, is 'Alpha'. Here are two pictures. She hides under the sofa and when I remove Littleman, she slinks out to grab a bite!! I'm trying to teach them to share, but it's not going so well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-22-2005, 10:42 AM	#2
cookiemonster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 134	Aww That's cute, sad and funny all at the same time! Poor Nikki! Is Littleman that aggressive or is she that passive? Those pictures capture everything! __________________ Sarah, Cookie & Peanut http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=3125

07-22-2005, 10:54 AM	#3
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	All day long and with everything but the food, Nikki is the agressive one and Littleman passive. That's why it's funny when I put down the food, he takes over. That and my shoes. As soon as I take off my shoes, he 'guards' them and growls at her if she comes near them!! It is funny, those two characters! __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-22-2005, 11:36 AM	#4
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	That's so cute that littleman is alpha and bullies her, but I really feel bad for poor Nikki. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

07-22-2005, 11:38 AM	#5
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	Our Lab has always had to wait his turn at the dinner bowl. The cats even get there before him! We now have to take Tucker into the other room so Rusty can eat. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

07-22-2005, 12:37 PM	#6
tarawood YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 540	Poor Nicky! SHe needs to eat too!! In that first pic it looks like she's sticking her tounge out at him while he's eating, that is just too cute. __________________ Tara

07-22-2005, 12:41 PM	#7
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	I know.........she does eat though. I usually give them separate eating areas for breakfast and dinner and then they have to share the dry food that is always out. Sometimes I pick up Littleman and let her get a fair amount. Hopefully, they start sharing! __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-22-2005, 03:13 PM	#8
Bodhi'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 154	Great pictures! So cute! The two dogs that I dog sit have an arrangement in the kitchen. One (the pig) is leashed near his meal at feeding time. The second (Miss-I-Have-To-Be-Coaxed-To-Eat) has a plate out of reach of the first. The second is told that the first "is going to get your food if you don't eat it!". This usually gets her to eating most of it. The rest is given to her as treats later. The first is then unleashed, who then madly searches for any crumbs left behind by the second. It's pretty amusing.

07-23-2005, 12:13 AM	#10
jesscruz YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 1,763	that is so cute!!! __________________ mommy's little baby coco bear

07-23-2005, 12:36 AM	#11
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Oh my I love Littleman and Nikki, that pic is too cute. I hope that they learn to share soon. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

07-23-2005, 04:04 AM	#12
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	I have the same problem. I have to separate all my dog's depending on how aggressive or fast they are at eating. It's like a zoo at feeding time. Tell Niki to sneak up on him and bite his leg. That probably would work. LOL

07-23-2005, 11:33 AM	#14
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Love th pictres and understand the problem too. I had six to feed at breakfast (Buddha is here for the weekend) and I give each their own dish in a separate part of the kitchen...but ...without fail, someone will think the other's bowl or dish looks better and move over to take it over. The more aggressive dogs do end up with more than their fair share usually no matter how much I try to police the situation. Luckily, there is plenty of the food and the aggressive ones eventually get full and then the more timid can eat in peace.

07-23-2005, 11:41 AM	#15
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I leave plenty of hard food out all day. When if feed my dogs the moist food I have to stand and watch them or Chachi will eat Jewels food. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427