My dog eats fast then begs. How to stop mealtime whining and begging?

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Honey is fed three times a day on James wellbeloved weight control on advice from my vet she was having too many treats. However she woofs her food down after putting ours on the table first then she will go from m hubby to me then vide versa whittling and crying till we have finished she hs lways been like this since we have had her. Whether she was the runt of the litter we don’t know

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is unfortunately a common problem - many dogs act hungry even though they are getting more than enough calories to maintain their weight. It sounds like begging during mealtime is a particular problem and I'm wondering if she has been given table scraps in the past. You could try offering her meal at the same time you are eating and using a food puzzle to keep her occupied. It is very important to never offer food from the table in order to discourage begging behavior. If you feel like she is not satiated with her current diet you could ask your veterinarian if they would recommend a prescription diet like Hill's Metabolic that is designed to help dogs feel more satiated while losing weight.

My dog eats fast then begs. How to stop mealtime whining and begging?

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