You will have to be a tough parent and stay firm against his stubbornness. If you stay strong, eventually and gradually your kid will eat! Here are the steps involved:. Every time he finishes his meal in full, pet him, call him a good boy — do whatever you do to appreciate him.
He will soon realize that the best and only way to get your attention is to finish his meal in full. Take him out for long walks at least twice a day, engage in physical games and make your puppy spend his energy. Something as simple as climbing a flight of stairs up and down a few times a day is a great exercise for smaller dogs. For medium to larger sized dogs, take them out to the terrace or the park across your street.
When dogs go on hunger strikes, they try to conserve energy as much as possible. The quickest way to break their fast is to exercise your pet. Sometimes, putting your dog in the company of another similar sized dog who is not a picky eater also works. Dogs will eat their food immediately even low-value food if they see it under a threat from another dog.
However, try this only when you understand both the dogs and the chemistry between them, lest you might find yourself in the middle of a dogfight.
And since dogs have one the best sense of smell in the animal kingdom, our estimate is that dogs can taste stuff very well. Based on their taste-bud pattern, there are 6 main tastes that a dog identifies: Sweet, savory, sour, bitter, the taste of meat favorite! The fat makes the food more palatable and acceptable for dogs and helps their skin and coat too. Make sure you choose his food carefully.
Steer clear of packaged pet foods that are mostly loaded with questionable ingredients and synthetic additives. Like all responsible parents, go natural. Feed real. DawgieBowl offers delicious, healthy meal plans for all life stages of your pet dog.
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Feeding human food snacks can have the same affect and can also lead to obesity. Closely observe your pet's day. Is there any chance he is eating something other than his dog food? Is a family member slipping him scraps from the table? Is your dog munching on feces in the yard? Is he getting into a trash can indoors or outdoors? Is a neighbor giving him snacks when he is outside? Perhaps another food source is preventing him from being hungry at mealtime. You should also be sure your dog isn't being fed his lunch and dinner by more than one member of the family, or regularly receiving treats from everyone between meals.
Be sure everyone knows their role in feeding, so that your dog is not consuming more than he needs. How do you respond when your dog refuses to eat? Do you pet him, console him, hand-feed him, etc.? If you are giving your dog positive reinforcements when he is finicky, he may avoid eating until he gets the extra attention he desires. One common method for feeding finicky dogs is that you put the food in your dog's bowl, and walk away.
When your dog is hungry, he will instinctually eat for nourishment. Do not turn mealtime into a bargain for attention. Are you able to provide your dog with routine?
Most dogs like routine. Do you feed him at relatively the same time each day, or does your schedule prevent you from giving your dog regular feeding times? Dogs prefer routine. Unpredictable feeding times may be stressful to your dog and his gastrointestinal system. In these situations, an automated feeder may be ideal for your canine friend.
The feeder can be set to a particular time, at which it will open for your dog to eat. Solving the problem of a finicky eater can be quite stressful on you and your dog. Organize a plan with your veterinarian or a pet behaviorist to determine the solution to your dog's particular eating habits.
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