Everytime I might go to the kitchen and get something to eat, my dog will come right beside me and stare at me. If I sit down at the table with my food, he will stand right by my chair and stare at me, and start whining. He gets plenty to eat, and we feed him three times everyday. When he does this, I feel like a bad pet owner...like he's starving or something. He is not a huge dog, he's a poodle. Do most dogs do this? I don't have much experience with them.
2006-10-16 08:06:22 · 14 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
like the others said, he just wants to get some of that yummy people food. Feeding him, however, can be harmful and actually teach him to come back for more. Check out the sites below to learn how to control and stop begging at dinner time.
2006-10-16 08:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pronex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 14 dogs in my house, and about 20 more in my shelter and the majority of my dogs do the exact same thing. Several of my cats do it as well.
I've always attributed it to the fact that most of the dogs I take in have been starved at some point in there lives. Although, I have a few that haven't been but still do this. I think they are just spoiled.
Your not a bad owner at all! I know it's hard to look at those big ol eyes and not give in. The best thing I've found to do is to just ignore them. Most of my dogs eventually get the hint and they quit begging.
Good luck to you!
2006-10-16 08:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many dogs do this. Your food is likely more tempting than dry kibble. Has nothing to do with how much they are fed. I eat three healthy meals a day, but if my roommate starts walking around eating an ice cream cone, you better believe I'm going to be looking at that ice cream and wishing I could have some.
If it bothers you, teach him to lie down several feet away from you and stay there. We have taught our dogs to do this. Once even needed to be taught to turn his head away, because sometimes he stares and leaves a puddle of drool on the floor. Really gross!
2006-10-16 08:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K, here's the thing. A "nice" owner, a "loving" owner, an "affectionate" owner is not necessarily a "good" owner, which is why Pit Bull type dogs are not for everyone. This is true of ANY breed but especially dogs that have brains and can use them independent of what a human is telling you. Pit Bulls require firm, consistent discipline that is fair. If you let them get away with stupid crap, counter surfing, jumping on furniture without being invited, ignoring you, you just gave them permission to do ANYTHING they want. There is no half way. They are strong minded and can be very stubborn. So the owners for these dogs need to be one step ahead of the dog at all times. I can "love" my dog all I want and let him walk all over me all the time (he has his CGC and is neutered, by the way) and he will always walk all over me and figure out very quickly he can do what he wants. It's not different than parenting, at least not different than the way I parent my kids. Pit bulls are good dogs, but a "loving" "caring" owner is not what these dogs need. They need an owner that can be firm and kick some butt (metaphorically speaking) when the situation calls for it. These are not click-click here's a treat dogs. They will outsmart you when you aren't paying attention. Sounds like your friend is what my breeder calls a "froo-froo" owner. The dog can do whatever he wants. If she doesn't want to have him euthanized, and I would, she needs to give him to a reputable rescue to get him into a suitable home, FYI, Pit Bulls don't "lock" their jaws. That's completely false. German Shepherds do not belong with people who live in an apartment and never do anything. Herding breeds are not for people who never venture outside their own house. Tiny breeds shouldn't be in a home with very small children. Huskies shouldn't be in a home with cats and other small pets. Pit Bulls need to be with experienced dog owners. Every dog breed is different but each breed somewhere has some behavioral trait that has been bred into the dog for generations that won't go away. Oh, and the "aggression" that was bred into Pit Bulls was NOT human aggression, it was DOG aggression. It was only recently when the media turned pit bulls into ruthless, mindless killing machines did people start breeding poor temperament and encourage human aggression. A "good" Pit Bull is one that is always happy to meet a new friend. Mine tried to go home with the CMP guy, the cable guy, the UPS guy (twice) and assumes everyone's one goal in life is to pat him.
2016-03-28 11:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a lot of dogs do this. How long have you had this dog? was he owned by anyone else? Does anyone live with you and your dog? My boyfriend's dog is 15 years old and his whole life the family gave him table scraps, pizza crusts are his favorite, and if anything good gets dropped on the floor we call the dog over. It gets annoying when guests are over and giving them the puppy eyed look, but he's too old ( I think) to train him differently. Have you or anyone else done this to your dog? I would refrain from giving him anything if you haven't yet, he may learn not to bother you at all, but don't make it worse.
2006-10-16 08:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Rebcca L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog does the same thing. I rescued him and he was that way. I can tell him to go lay down and he will. But, I usually just let him sit next to me cause I give him scraps. He is so spoiled. I would try putting you dog in another room and make him sit there while you are eating, if he does good doing that then give him a treat.
2006-10-16 08:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs do this - it doesn't matter what dog, what breed, what age. They'll only stop if you train them to stop. The easiest way to train them to stop is just to NEVER give them any "people food".
Dogs see it as a real treat to get food that people eat, so naturally they're going to beg for it. To them its the same as a kid having some candy.
2006-10-16 08:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by Knathan the Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say dogs are daft - they are daft the RIGHT way! Theyre making you feel guilty so you will give them a bit of what you're eating. I know because my two do it, except they demand a bit and rush you when you dont expect it. Don't overfeed him, if it bothers you so much put him out of the room. Don't feel sorry for him or don't look at him. I dont have a choice lol its a great dane I have and she is a cheeky greedy moo!
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2006-10-16 08:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of my dogs have done this. I think they just see food and want some. If you have ever given them any human food that could be another reason. Don't worry about it, you are not a bad parent.
2006-10-16 08:48:26 · answer #9 · answered by la_southern_femme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs nickname is Crumb Cruiser-he does it too, he gets plenty to eat twice daily. I think it is just a dog thing along with being a habit.lol
2006-10-16 13:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋