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How can I calm my hyper Husky and get her to eat her dog food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | 1 year old | 33 lbs

I just wanted to know to make my Husky Calm? Amd what to feed him, dogs are generally carnivores, but this dog, i swear, gets bored of meat, or bones, or liver, or gizzard, and even dog food ( Taste Of The Wild ) and asks for something else, and then we have to find something else to feed him, probably something like mithai (bakery sweets),cake, carrot, sweetbuns,tea,etc.he also don't like milk now, probably he got bored or what, idk. So please guide me how to manage his food diet? Age 12.5 mo

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 14th, 2018

Feed just one diet. Switching diets frequently will reinforce the finicky behavior and may lead to gastrointestinal upset. Dogs thrive on routine, so feed Magnus at regular mealtimes not when asked. Prepare the dog food and leave it down for 20-30 minutes then pick it up whether it has been eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not feed or give treats between meals. If you are training, use a reward that takes no more than a second or two to eat. Be firm. Magnus will not starve. She will eat the food that is offered when she gets hungry. Sweets should not be given regularly and tea contains caffeine which can be toxic to dogs. Regarding her calming down, consider formal obedience training to teach manners. Your vet may be able to recommend or refer you to a certified trainer. Regular exercise and a variety of toys and tasks will keep her "busy" and work off excess energy.

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