why is my german shep ***** always hungry?

Question

we feed her 3 big tins a day and biscuits but when we are eating shes always begging for our food

Answer 1

I have a dalmation with the same problem. Unfortunately I have the very same problem! Getting back to your dog. The answer is extremely simple. This answer also goes for myself and my dog. The more you feed him the HUNGRIER he'll
get. He, like my dalmation and at times like myself will literally eat himself to death. The good news is YOU can change this. Unless your dog knows how to open the refrigorator and make himself a sandwich YOU still have control over how much he eats. Try feeding him less, alot less.
I guarantee one thing, he won't die. In a short time what you perceive as suffering will change. You'll notice he'll become far more active and healthier. Remember, obeideance starts with the master not the dog. Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna go put a lock on the refrigorator.

Answer 2

We have 4 dogs: 3 mini American Eskimos and an Australian Shepherd. Most dogs will eat and eat, whether they're actually hungry or not. Do not allow the dog to sit and beg while you're eating. You may have to crate her while you eat, or gate her in another area while you're eating to curb this bad habit. You shouldn't feed her table scraps anyways, but sometimes it's very difficult to say no to those big puppy-dog eyes (trust me, we have 8 eyes on us whenever we eat anything around here). Do NOT give them anything while you are eating your meal. If you are going to give some table scraps as a special treat, make sure you do it after everyone is finished eating and do not do it while sitting at the table (or wherever you normally eat your meals). It's going to take time and patience to break this bad habit, but I'm sure you'll do it.

You might also make sure she doesn't have worms. A simple test of fecal matter can be done by your vet. You'll just need a small stool sample which you can drop off at your vet's office in a zip lock baggie. Not much is required....less than the size of a quarter usually. If she does have worms, your vet can provide you with a de-worming medication that's relatively inexpensive.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Three tins is too much to start with and i've had Alsations all my adult life and never had one that was overwight or underweight so I must be doing it right. Firstly is your dog a puppy because they are always greedy for more. Always feed your dog after you have eaten to establish the pecking order. Make sure they have plenty of water as well as the food and as others have said give her or him some worm tablets. A middle sized tin of food with plenty of mixer is sufficient for an adult male or female Shepherd. If still growing then three small meals a day. Make sure to give them a few treats now and again but don't overdo it ok. By the way, congratulations on the choice of animal. Best breed of the lot in my opinion.

Answer 4

FIRST of . begging for your food is NOT a sign that the dog is hungry.. Dogs are natural opportunists in that they will get food whenever and from wherever they can..Pet dogs can and should be 'shown' that they do not NEED to take that attitude as YOU will always provide food..
Q) how do you stop them begging.
A) easy... just STOP feeding them from the table or when you are eating.
Dogs are also Lazy in so far as they work very hard if they think it will pay-off. BUT ! they will naturally stop any action that fails to produce a profit.. it may take a week or two, but if you don't give in. and ensure they NEVER get food from anyone while eating. they will determine it ain't worth the effort keep asking..they is no need to chastise them, SIMPLY ignore them while you are eating..

Answer 5

Probably worms. Plus if I was you, I'd check her daily requirement and only give her what she needs, any treats etc should be deducted from her daily food allowance. I have a 6 year old GS, for his weight 38k, his feeding is between 380g and 590 g per day. I feed him 400 and on top of this he gets a few treats and 3 good walks. I give him dried food and put the full amount in his bowl in the morn, most days he doesnt even touch it till about 6pm. But in your case I wouldnt recomend that, I'd ration the food daily like you are doing at the moment.

Answer 6

Well first off make sure she doesn't have worms. but secondly dogs are pack animal, and the only pack they have is their family, which is you, so when the pack eats the everybody in the pack should eat. Thats probably why she asks for food at the dinner table. She may not be hungry at all just wants to be included

Answer 7

They are just naturally tht way i would suggest tho tht 3 big tins might be too much to feed your dog.it's a behaviour thing when you are eating put your dog outside or at least out of the room if the begging is annoying to you.

Answer 8

Yep, I'm going to have to say that your doggy might have worms. But, don't stress! Worms are an easy and inexpensive fix. One thing to remember: When you receive the de-wormer, which comes in a tablet for her to chew, make DARN sure she has access to the outside. The worming medicine will make her poop NON-STOP for about 3 days, so if ya'll work, please make sure that she is outside or at least in a quarantined location with a BILLION newspapers at her disposal...You'll be sooo glad you did. I love the German Shepherd breed, so very loyal...♥♥♥

Answer 9

May be she is in whelp and is feeding a lot of other little shepherds. Or she may need worming either way give her a little treat.

If does have a litter of puppies remind those who are going to buy them that a puppy is for life not just Christmas.

Answer 10

well, i have never had german shepards..i grew up with rottweilers though. my experience is that even if they arent hungry, they want people food. im sure it smells and tastes better. The way we deal with our blue heeler (who does the same) is to feed her at the same time we eat..She usually finishes first, but im hoping it gives her a clue like..ur food/our food.