How to get my grazing dog to eat meals and how much to feed them?

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I feed them in separate bowls on each side of the fireplace. They are grazers eat some leave etc. I put morning portion in their bowl and then later if empty evenings. I’d like to them to eat all their dry food in two meals and finish in a timely manner. How to train them to do this without making them get too skinny? And how many cups should I feed them? The bag says 2 1/2-3 but they won’t do that. Younger dog is 8 months They eat Pure Balance Trout n Lentils mixed w/. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 60 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Dogs thrive on routine. Begin a feeding schedule and be consistent. Prepare the food at mealtime, then leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether they have eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not offer any other food between meals. Provide fresh water at all times. You can mix in some warm water or a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate the appetite. As stated, be consistent yet firm. They will not starve. Once they learn the food will not always be there, they will eat when fed. A 60lb dog should get two cups of dry food a day. You can adjust the amount up or down until you find an amount that satisfies them without losing weight.

How to get my grazing dog to eat meals and how much to feed them?

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