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Why is my 6-month-old puppy counter surfing since I changed his food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 28 days old | 40 lbs

my dog is an Aussiedoodle and keeps eating things off of the counter Hes been doing it for about two months but it’s gotten worse since I changed his food flavour from meaty meats to chicken thing is he is only six months what do i do

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Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2017

Toga might be a dog that prefers many meals instead of 2 or 3 "big ones". I would suggest to try to split his daily food intakes in 4 or 5 small meals or try to give him toys with hidden food inside that can keep him busy as well (https://www.kongcompany.com/products/for-dogs/interactive/ballistic-hide-n-treat/ballistic-hide-n-treat-purple/). Last but not least, go back to the previous food flavor and monitor for any change. Keep us informed and to not hesitate to contact us again if anything changes!

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