You should not feed a dog human food. It will become accustomed to it and refuse to eat their dog food............
“Human food” meaning what humans eat or food made from humans?
I’ve never known a dog to go off of dog food because he has a treat of human food now and then.
But you shouldn’t feed another person’s dog without asking first.
“...and refuse to eat their dog food...”
My training method works for both children and dogs. Stop feeding them for a few days. They’ll get right back on track. ;)
Signed, Meanest Mom Ever EVER!
(Just ask my kids and/or the Beagle.)
Our dog inhales her dog food and then takes up her begging position at the dinner table. Her attitude, its all good. 😉
That’s BS. But you should not feed another persons dog at the dinner table or over the fence.
I have had dogs of my own since I bought my first house in 1966. I never have to “rinse a plate” for the dishwasher dog(s) take that chore. They always know that the “LAST BITE” is theirs.
They get fed kibble-—never canned food. Vet regularly sees my dogs, as she is a MOBILE vet for large animals & always takes care of ranch dogs.
Never have had a sick dog—lost them to old age. One Aussie heeler was 17 1/2. Still independent to her last breath. Chased after a doe & fawn one day when I was on a training ride -—couldn’t get her to come back. Rode the 28 mile training ride without her-—and back to TRUCK/TRAILER and she was grinning under the truck. Creek right there-—But she didn’t repeat that stunt Current Rott mix I found at the pound is a constant shadow-—and is VERY GENTLE taking any food.
I have never had any dog-—out of about 17 over the years—refuse the dog food.
But they all have been spoiled. From 1984 to 2004, dogs have gone with me on training rides....6 miles & up. As long as there is enough water-—they have a good time. When the ponds are full of frogs——THAT IS AN EXTRA TREAT....making the frogs disappear!!!!!!
But in my experience that is a good thing, and tends to keep the dog trim and fit into an older age, with less wear on their joints. I have had dogs where had I not fed them human food, they would have been blimps in old age, and then I would have had to force them on a diet by only giving them a cup of dog food, and they still would get no human food, all of which would have made them miserable.
Instead they were delighted with human food treats, and then restricted their own primary diet-eating to a super-healthy amount which kept them lighter and put less stress on their joints in old age.
I believe we all should understand and teach etiquette!
Carvey was breaking a long established though now widely forgotten etiquette rule. Most of etiquette is forgotten and what little is remembered is maligned by the selfish.
The reason has to do with training the dog. The canine cannot fully flourish until he knows his master and has learned the behaviors that please and are expected. Disregard of the rule is not only rude to the host but is also rude TO THE DOG!
But get permission. If the owner knows nothing about fascinating and complicated long term dog training strategies he won’t care. I think this principle applies to hunting dogs, trackers and other working dogs especially guard dogs.
Please pardon my ignorance. I would appreciate if experienced dog trainers would correct me with my thanks.