Hello PACmembers...
Since I know you are all very busy with rewarding good behavior and timeouts I am going to just add a little extra info today.
Meal times are an important part of your dog's life and should be a consistent, daily ritual. Your dog should be fed twice daily and never be allowed free feed (leaving food out all day).
The first meal should be in the morning after your dog has relieved himself and AFTER he has been exercised. Place the food in a clean bowl (the exact amount listed on the pet food bag) then ask him to sit. After five seconds direct him to go inside his kennel. The food should be placed inside the kennel first. Then the dog is directed in and the door shut. Give your dog exactly 20 minutes to eat then remove the food whether or not he has eaten. If your dog has his head in the bowl eating you should allow him to finish.
The next feeding should be approximately 10 hours later (in the evening) and done in roughly the same fashion. Again, allow your dog to relieve himself, make sure he receives at least 45 minutes of strenuous exercise, and then allow 15-20 minutes of cool down time. After exercise measure out the food and place it in the bowl. Command your dog to sit in front of his kennel for 5 seconds. Keep him in the sit until he is calm. Place the food in the kennel and direct the dog inside. Close the kennel and allow 20 minutes for him to consume his food. As with the morning feeding, remove the food after 20 minutes whether he’s finished or not.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Do not remove the food if your dog is actually in the process of eating.
Always feed your dog in his kennel. The food should be placed in the kennel prior to him entering so that twice each day there is a treat waiting for him when he enters.
Some dogs may go as long as 5-6 days with out eating at the start of this program. If your dog is not eating do not offer any treats or other food throughout the day. He must learn to eat the food offered.
Don't interact at all with your dog while he's eating. Do not steal your dog's food while he is eating. Feeding time should be peaceful and without interruption.
Without exception, feed your dog super-premium food such as Innova, Eagle Pack, or Raw Diet.
That's all for today. I have been receiving e-mails with questions about the program. Please post all questions as comments so that everyone can benefit.
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Have a great day...your dog is!
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2 comments:
Hi Mic - I'm struggling with this one. If things are going well with our little mutt, would this be a regime we would want to introduce? We set food down for Sammy twice a day - sometimes she gobbles it up, sometimes it sits around. I like the idea of giving her a positive association with the crate, but is this worth the effort if we aren't trying to change anything? Thanks!
My training philosophy is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it". If she is eating in a fashion you are comfortable with…stick with it!
I mainly recommend this protocol when a household is having dominance issues. It is a great place to start when working on changing behaviors.
Mic
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