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Dog owners, help w food issues

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So, I have 2 Cavalier King Charles spaniels, almost 9 years old. They've always been food whores. They love to clean up the mess under DD's highchair and follow her around to pick up any dropped Cheerios, goldfish crackers, etc. There has never been an issue.

Now DD has her little snack cup. Usually when she loses interest in her snack I pick up her cup and put it on the counter, table, etc. Last night I didn't because we were still playing. My female dog sniffed at the snack cup on the floor, I said no and she sat down next to the cup. Didn't think anything of it. A few minutes later DD sat down and went to reach for the cup and I "think" the dog growled. It definitely wasn't an assertive, loud growl because I would have heard it more clearly. I couldn't tell if it was a low growl or one of those complaining, grumbling whines that dogs make when they're annoyed about something - know what I mean? 

So anyway, I said NO! a lot more forcefully and kind of pushed her face away from the snack cup, which was still on the floor. When I picked up the cup, the dog went to her pillow and pouted. Other than the obvious answer to keep a close watch and not leave food lying around where the dogs can get it, should I be doing anything differently?

Neither dog has ever been food aggressive or aggressive about anything, really. I have probably only heard my female dog growl 2 - 3 times in her whole life. Although they both love the baby and are VERY tolerant with her climbing and "petting," I'm sure the dogs are jealous and probably a bit sad. They're also not used to having food sitting right out on the floor where they can access it, so I'm hoping maybe there is just a learning curve.

Thoughts?
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  • MomtobeNJMomtobeNJ member
    cheeseandrice said:
    Do you also praise them when they DO ignore the food?
    Not at all. Good call.
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    I do praise them when they let her "pet" them - kind of like I'm praising them for being patient with her and allowing her to touch them. And I often feed them her leftovers or a treat after she's done eating. Mealtime is not really an issue. I really think it was just because the snack cup was left on the floor and she thought it was up for grabs.

    And good suggestion, also, not to let DD feed them. 
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    That's a good point too, Cheese. I never really thought about it much. Up until now, I haven't let her feed them because her fingers are still so tiny and I was afraid they would hurt her. Even though they take treats pretty gently, they're still excited about it. Lol.

    I appreciate the input!
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    I let L give treats to our dog all the time. but only his treats. We have been trying to teach her not to feed him her food as well as the dog for not taking it. The dog gets lots of praise when he doesn't eat her food and a treat in his bowl when he listens. 



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