Feeding
Puppies between 2 and 6 months old can be fed 3-4 times daily
Dogs between 6 months and 1 year can be fed a premium kibble twice daily
Dogs older than 1 year can be fed once daily.
Please speak to your Vet if the dog or puppy has unusual dietary needs and alter the schedule accordingly.
Okay, on to Step #1
Prepare your dog's meal and set it aside while you eat your meal. He can eat after you've finished. It is not absolutely necessary that an entire meal be eaten before feeding the dog.
Taking approximately 5 minutes to eat a few crackers and drink a glass of water will still send the message that the leader is eating first. Make sure to ignore your dog while you are eating and only give him his meal if he is not whining or demanding to be fed.
Step #2
When you are ready to give him his meal hold the bowl up over his head until he sits. When he does sit say "Good" and start to bring the bowl down. If he moves, say "No" or "Eh-eh" and quickly bring the bowl back up and out of his reach.
Be ready to block him when you place the bowl on the floor since most dogs will dive for their food the instant they hear the bowl touch the floor. You want to be able to place the bowl on the floor while he's sitting looking at you wondering "What wrong with her today?" Then you can release him to eat with "OK!" Repeat this until your dog doesn't move when you place the bowl down.
Your dog must finish his entire meal in one sitting. If he leaves his bowl, take the food up until the next scheduled meal. Your dog should also allow you to approach the food bowl while he is eating without any growling or snarling.
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Article Written by J. Foley
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