Begging

There is one thing for sure, dogs beg because they receive reinforcement for doing so, It only takes once or twice to start the habit. People food is a great motivator. Another thing that is for sure is that dogs who are constantly fed at the table get fat, less mobile and usually die younger. The fact is, dogs who eat premium kibble get better nutrition than most potato chip eating, beer drinking humans. First, obedience train your dog. Be sure your instructor teaches the place command (to go to a mat and lie down) or at least the down-stay. Place your dog in a place or down-stay and eat dinner. He can watch. After dinner, release him and feed him his food in his bowl. Why feed him last? Well, if there were a pack of dogs in the woods and they killed a rabbit (poor bunny), who eats first. If you answered, "The leader" you're correct. So why feed your dog first and make him think he is the leader? Sounds silly? Not really. This is the way dogs think. And only offer food treats when your dog obeys a command you have given. And not under the table!

 

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