How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Begging For Food

Food is an essential part of life, and to a dog food is life. But that does not mean they need to beg for it. As great as it is to share with your dog, especially when at the dinner table, it can create undesired results. Here are some tips to help with managing a dog’s food expectations and begging for food.

When you are eating, avoid giving attention to your dog or making eye contact with them. This will then help to not encourage them to expect anything.

Also avoid handing food off to the dog during meal times. This practice should not only occur at the dinner table either, avoid handing them food when you’re on the couch, chair, in bed or while at your desk. Encourage all members of the household to abide by this rule of thumb.

When you sit down to eat, get your dog into a stay position and find a means of attraction such as a Kong toy with a treat in it.

If you do desire to share your food with your dog, and to avoid creating any unwanted behaviors consider this approach. Take the food you wish to share and place it in his food bowl with his food, and give it to him during his meal time. This way it acts more as a meal treat for him.

It may be difficult and take time, but with the proper diligence your dog will come to understand that begging does not work. This will allow for a more pleasant meal time for both you and your dog.

Top 5 Places In America To Hike With Your Dog

Lace up those hiking boots, grab your furry friend’s leash and get ready for a journey into nature to enjoy some great outdoor time. Finding locations that allow not only you, but your best friend to hike too can be a challenge, so we’re using this blog to help you with some great hiking destinations to consider for your next outdoor excursion!

1.      Raleigh, North Carolina

For those just introducing their furry friend to hiking, a great location to start is in Raleigh, N.C. at the William B. Ulmstead State Park. They offer the Inspiration Trail which is less than 1 mile offering a great introduction to hikers and their furry friends.

2.      Bar Harbor, Maine

Acadia National Park in Maine is another great spot to hike with your furry companion. It boasts over 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads. If you plan to stay and camp consider the Blackwoods, Seawall, and Schoodic Woods campgrounds as they all permit pets.

3.      Los Angeles, California

Finding a place to hike in the city can be difficult, but Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles offers a variety of trails, is pet friendly and offers great views of the city too. They offer a 90 acre off leash area for your furry friend in addition to the pet friendly trails.

4.      Skykomish, Washington

If you’re in the Pacific northwest a great hiking location to consider would be Lake Dorothy in Washington. With a vast amount of trails and scenic spots to take in the view you and your hiking partner won’t be disappointed.

5.      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rounding out the group is Fairmount Park located in Pennsylvania. This park offers over 9,200 acres of woodland, trails and waterfront to go exploring in. You can enjoy a nice hike along the water then grab a spot to picnic and take a break.

Always remember to follow the rules and regulations for these parks to help ensure a safe and pleasant experience while out hiking with your furry companion!