Company for mealtime

[LDandPasquale]

Yep!! My little one only likes to eat when i'm in the kitchen. Sometimes if i'm doing things around the house i feel bad and just take a time out and stand in the kitchen so the poor lil guy can eat.

I guess he expects the same from me since he's always by my side when I eat

[Jkpal]

I guess he expects the same from me since he's always by my side when I eat.
Ohmygosh, right??!! Just hilarious!!!

[Jkpal]

Originally Posted by Russpilot

Just to be sure, I asked my girls again... they both told me rather emphatically that there is absolutely NO SUCH THING as a spoiled Yorkie.

And I do believe your gorgeous gals absolutely qualify as definitive authorities on the subject of "spoiled yorkies"----I mean, if there were such a thing...

[capt_noonie]

Oh no. If I get too close to Toto he inhales the food in case anyone tries to take it away! I move away so he feels less threatened and eats slower. Uni is very moody when it comes to eating, esp breakfast. Sometimes I have to tease her and pretend I am going to eat her food if she doesn't. But then she goes in protective mode and growls. If I back away, sometimes she will eat. Other times she will "bury" with her nose. Other times she will just look at me and walk away, like "This old crap again? What a disappointment!". Then other times again, she will eat it all quickly! Like I said, she is moody.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Yep!! My little one only likes to eat when i'm in the kitchen. Sometimes if i'm doing things around the house i feel bad and just take a time out and stand in the kitchen so the poor lil guy can eat.

I guess he expects the same from me since he's always by my side when I eat

So cute! Yes.

[Zeus is Loved]

Maximo, as of now, Zeus does not -- especially if its the new baby, Perseus. They get along fine, but I think Zeus still has a problem with him eating his food, drinking his water, laying in his bed, and chewing on his little bacon bone. I'm hoping the sharing gets better as they go along. They will sleep beside each other in our laps, but I guess Zeus thinks that it is HIS bed. It's funny how half-brothers can be so different. Perseus could care less if Zeus eats his food and drinks his water, and of course, Zeus thinks he has to have some of Perseus's food!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved

Maximo, as of now, Zeus does not -- especially if its the new baby, Perseus. They get along fine, but I think Zeus still has a problem with him eating his food, drinking his water, laying in his bed, and chewing on his little bacon bone. I'm hoping the sharing gets better as they go along. They will sleep beside each other in our laps, but I guess Zeus thinks that it is HIS bed. It's funny how half-brothers can be so different. Perseus could care less if Zeus eats his food and drinks his water, and of course, Zeus thinks he has to have some of Perseus's food!

That is funny! Max (my older one) did not protect his food or water. Still doesn't. But, he guarded the piddle pads and beds from the new kid. My boys are full brothers and very different too!

I wouldn't count on sharing of foods and treats. Edible items and toys are usually highest on the list for triggering fights for many dogs. Guarding of humans/attention round out the top three triggers. My boys would go to war over chews.

[mimimomo]

I feed Momo on his cushion & the rest on the kitchen mat. I stand by the other 3 & supervise...otherwise, Momo will try to steal everyone's food. He's gotten a lot better now, he used to sneak run past me & steal Mimi's food. He doesn't do that anymore.

I read somewhere that dogs snuggle next to you after eating, that means they're showing love & appreciation for you. After they eat, they all cuddle w/grandpa! Me, I'm stuck cleaning after them & doing dishes. LOL

[yorkiemini]

This is so interesting - love to hear about Yorkie behaviors and then how much alike they are. I thought it was just my Cali that acted that way.

If I put her food down and leave she will not eat until I get back home.
After she eats she wants up in my lap,to have her little full belly gently rubbed,then it is nap time.

My previous Yorkie used to like to be held after eating also.

Amazing critters aren't they
And gee, we become so well trained don't we

[LunarBerry]

Lol, right now my little furbaby seems to prefer if we hand feed her or bring it to her from the hand (like pour it in front of her). I'm thinking to change her feeding bowl cause it's a huge bowl for just her. I had originally bought it so that all three dogs, at the time, could eat from it and it was kept full so it was easy for everyone to eat from it. But now that the other two passed away, it's too big for her and we only put a small cup in there and the bowl always looks almost empty, so it may not be very comfortable for her to reach down to eat. I'm fine with the set's water bowl size as she could drink all the water she wants, but me thinks I'll have to change it up.
Either way, she does seem more likely to eat if someone's around. Now if it's a chew treat that lasts a bit, she'll want no one messing with her and she'll go straight to my room into her cat cave bed lol. One time I had the door closed after giving her the treat and forgot I closed it until I heard her crying at the door with her chew treat in her mouth lol ^^;; She'll get mad and growl at other family members if they pet her (but she won't try to bite or anything), though I worry she'll try and choke on the treat cause she seems like she'll try to gobble it up faster. But she's usually ok when I pet her (as long as I don't try to take it from her) cause she knows I'm not likely to take her treat from her.