Does our dog beg for food from the table? That is a behavior that needs to be corrected in order to safeguard your well-being and our health.
Our dog has the right to enjoy a proper diet, that is adapted to their nutritional needs so that in this way they can develop normally and effectively and that is an adequate supply of food leads to an excellent relationship with the animals at home, preventing them from learning misconduct that could endanger the peaceful coexistence with the family or without risk of negatively affecting health of the owners, in the absence of the most elementary hygiene standards.
Is it okay to feed the dog food from the table?
Letting the dog rest its legs on the tablecloth or walk completely over it reveals a clear risk to human health. In addition to this, it is worth mentioning that many of the behavior problems have their origin or could derive from the failure to comply with the basics of establishing a hierarchy. It is convenient that in our home, the dog feeds only from its bowl and don't get used to begging for food from our table.
Often many masters think that man has to eat before dog. Is this true?
Surely not. This could be harmful and considered abuse our dog, since he is hungry, he is forced to drool and smell the food on the table. That is why respect and discipline, without excesses, is so important to establish an appropriate relationship between master and dog.
The owner of the dog must be prudent and give up the moment of undoubted satisfaction that the dog shows when rewarding it with food from our table. A alternative to be able to have this type of relationship with our dog and to be able to reward him is while we interact with him by carrying out various activities such as playing with him, combing his hair, grooming him, hugging him, taking a walk, etc.
In addition, foods we eat are not always the most suitable for the dog and is that in the food composition, table scraps are often made of too much food spicy, spicy, salty, fried, or sweetened, so their digestive capacity and metabolic needs are very harmful. Another risk that is overlooked but that is fundamentally important is small bones, that when our dog chews them, being so small, it is easy for them to get into the soft tissues of the digestive tract and cause diseases.
Feeding a dog that always wants more
If your dog still are hungry after eating the right amount, it is important to understand why and some questions to consider are:
Your dog you are getting the right kind of nutrition to satisfy your appetite? And the fact is that the poor quality of the food can leave your dog without important nutrients and without provide you with what you need to stay healthy and happy.
Are you feeding him enough?
If, for example, you go for a run or bike ride with your dog, it may need more calories, so you should examine the eating guidelines described on the food package or consult your vet to determine how much extra food to serve.
Does your dog always have clean, fresh water available?
Dogs sometimes they eat when they are thirsty, so make sure that your dog's water tank is clean and that it contains fresh water at all times to prevent this from happening and the best method to feed your dog depends on his size and personality.
Let us take care of our dog as much as we take care of ourselves, since this he is one more member of our family and we should treat him as such, without making distinctions, also remembering that a dog can reach 20 years of age.