How do i get my dog to loose weight?

Question

Besides taking her for walks what are ways to get her to loose 10 to 15 pounds? And she is naughty and dosen't eat her food (well sometimes) but she eats the cats food and picks in the garbage.
i don't want to move the cats food because they are 16 or 17 years old and they could hurt them selves if they jump too high. and we can't move the garbage cause we have a special spot under the counter.
PLEESE HELP!

Answer 1

We have a dog that was overweight. We switched from a continously full bowl (from which he would graze as he felt like it) to a strict 2 feeds a day. This changed him from a laid back "I'll eat what I want, when I want" kind of dog into a "AAAARGGHH!! Can't wait for my next meal!" kind of dog.
He now always eats what he is given at the scheduled times and he lost 2.5 kg (for a 9kg dog that's good).

You might have to schedule the dog/cat feeds together so you can monitor them and prevent the dognapping of the cat food.
That way you can be in control of the quantity of food plus stop the cats from getting short-changed.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Ok, put a little hook and eye thingie on the kitchen cabinet, one that has a sliding device on it that prevents it from being 'nudged" open. Empty your trash regularly so that it doesnt entice the dog.

Next exercise the dog; limit its food intake. Dogs that are bored, often eat just because it brings them some satisfaction,(just like people do) Provide GOOD, healthy food in the morning, let it sit for an hour, letting the dog have sufficient time to munch... then take it up and put it where he cant get to it. (Putting the cat food in a "house " is a VERY GOOD IDEA)

Then at dinner time, when y'all are eating, give the dog his food again, leaving it only for an hour or as long as the family is eating, then remove it again. BE CONSISTANT AND DO NOT OFFER ANY TREATS. Did I say, EXERCISE the dog? Play ball with it, if you have a treadmill put it on the treadmill for a few minutes several times a day, it will help burn off the fat and help to build his body & heart up.
GO SLOW with the exercise, an overweight dog is like an overweight person, their hearts and lungs are out of shape from being too inactive.

if you do not have a tread mill, then take the dog for a run of about a quarter mile twice a day... not an all-out dash, but a steady slow trot that way both of you do it gently and don't get overheated.

Answer 3

Sounds like your dog has you trained well. A quick shot of water from a water bottle works for most dogs. Every time she does something you don't want, spray her. Feed her only her food, leave it dry, and don't give her anything else until she eats it. Trust me she'll get hungary and eat it. Put the garbage in a cupboard or don't put food in it. Put that outside in a separate garbage.

Diet dog food is avaliable and if you put some chicken broth on that dogs seem to take to that better.

The cats food is a different story. I guess I would feed the cats what they need when they are hungary and watch them eat then pick up the bowl.

How about a pet/baby gate and keep the dog out of the kitchen all together?

Answer 4

How Can I Help My Dog Lose Weight?

Losing weight isn't easy. Changing your habits and your pet's is the key. Here are some ways you can help:

Do a family survey to be sure who feeds the dog, what, and when. (Don't be embarrassed to admit you give your dog treats—dogs are expert beggars.)
Substitute affection for treats. Give a pat or throw a ball when he noses your hand.
Take the dog for a walk more often. Even 10 minutes a day can help.
Feed more often. It takes energy to digest food. Dividing your dog's daily ration into 2 or 3 feedings will help.
Reducing your dog's regular food amount by 25 percent should bring results.
If your dog is more than 15 percent overweight, your veterinarian may recommend a special food. Diet foods should be low in fat (under 20 percent of calories from fat) and high in carbohydrates.

Your goal is to make your dog healthier, so select the diet food carefully. Some diet foods just add fiber to help the dog feel full. This results in reduced digestibility, large stool volume, frequent defecation, and decreased skin and coat condition because the dog isn't getting enough fat and nutrients.

You'll want to find a food that has normal fiber levels to keep your dog's digestive system working properly. It should have high-quality protein, so your dog doesn't lose muscle too, and an adjusted fatty-acid ratio to help keep his skin flexible and coat glossy throughout the dieting process. Once your dog reaches ideal weight, select a maintenance food to keep weight steady.

Some of The Iams Company products designed to help your dog reach and maintain ideal weight are Eukanuba Veterinary Diets¨ Nutritional Weight Loss Formula™ Restricted-Calorie™/Canine, Eukanuba¨ Reduced Fat and Iams Weight Control for Dogs.

Remember, your dog needs your help to lose weight and stay healthy. Your efforts to follow the program recommended by your veterinarian can make a real difference in your dog's health and lifespan.

Answer 5

Easy fix
feed the dog only dog food period. Nothing else. Cut back the amount you feed.
Move the cat food.
Move the garbage.
These are not big things just do them and your problem is solved. This is more a people training thing than a dog thing.
Cut back on the amount you feed the dog and walk the dog more and your problem is solved. Don't make things harder by saying we can't do this or that. The problem here is your unwillingness to solve the problem.

Answer 6

Cat food is not good for your dog. Too much protein.
Buy a garbage can with a lid.
Put the cat food inside a box , cut a small entrance in it so the dog can't fit in. (I assume the dog is bigger than the cats?)
Cut down on his own food and add cooked rice and canned string beans which are low in calories but filling

Answer 7

my dog does the same thing sneaks the cats food.. picking in the garbage is a no no be very careful my old dog one time that i had garbage picked and got very badly poisoned .. make sure the garbage is out of the dogs reach.. eating the cat food is not a worry but garbage picking is very serious.. so juse use common sense.. foxi

Answer 8

you have got to find a way to keep the cat food away from your dog. You could try to put a cat door on one of your inside doors, like your laundry room or garage and keep their feed on the other side away from the dog. Or feed the cats at certain times of the day and take their food up when they are finished. That is not practical from my point of view but it is an alternative.

Answer 9

PUT THE CATS FOOD IN A ROOM YOU CAN SHUT WITH A DOOR AND PUT THE CATS IN A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY TO EAT. GET A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID-TO SECURE-USE A BUNGEE CORD. THEN GIVE YOUR DOG LOW CAL DOG FOOD AND LIMIT HIS CONSUMPTION.

Answer 10

your working against your self....move the dog,or put the cats food in a small cat house so the dog cant reach it.