Why is my dog suddenly refusing to eat his food without treats?

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Hi,so yesterday I noticed that my dog was more hungry than usually so he ate all his breakfast and then the usual amount of treats but whenever I got some food he would go into my plate I gave him a treat when I was eating as I normally do but it just seemed he was more hungry. then ate dinner.I mix dry and wet food.He won't go and just eat all the dry food in his bowl.Today even though I mixed wet and dry but had to put a treat in so he would eat the food, but wouldn't alone. Is this Normal/ok? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 72 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

Rocky is very smart! He has realized that if he holds out from eating his food you will supplement the food with something yummy like a treat. I recommend doing a little tough love with him and not add anything into his food for a few days. Most likely he will realize the treat is not coming and start eating. Dogs will not starve themselves. Supplementing him with a few treats is not harmful but if he is refusing to eat until treats are given this will start a bad behavior. At any time he is losing weight not eating anything, vomiting or acting ill I would recommend taking him to a vet for an exam

Why is my dog suddenly refusing to eat his food without treats?

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