How many times have you been eating quietly and suddenly you noticed that your precious furry has approached asking for food? And now, another question, how many times have you given him a piece? Yes, I know, it is VERY difficult to avoid that precious look by asking you, "just" a small piece, a bite, and nothing more; although we well know that "nothing else" is not entirely true, and that you will always want more.
The dog is a very gluttonous animal, which would eat whenever it could, so it is important to know how to prevent my dog from asking for food when I'm eating.
To avoid being disturbed when we eat, it is essential to avoid giving him food. We don't have to give even a small piece of our food to taste, at no time, since otherwise it will get used to asking and we will have to make it unaccustomed, something that of course can be done, and now I will tell you how, but if we only feed it its feed, we will avoid more than one problem.
Now, what to do if the dog has already gotten used to the human giving it food? The entire family must collaborate so that the animal stops doing it. How? A) Yes:
- Ignore the dog: It doesn't matter if he cries or barks. It is important to ignore it. In the end, it will tire.
- Put a bed near you and take him there: the dog wants to be with his family, so I recommend that you put a bed nearby, and take him there every time he barks or asks for food. Once he's seated on it, say "STILL" (firm, but not yelling), and give him a treat.
You have to be very constant and work with him daily. But with patience it is achieved. Sure 😉. Try it and you will see how in a while your dog will behave much better.