We just make sure to feed her when we're both home still. This will help your pup get accustomed to unsupervised eating and, over time, he can build up to eating even when you leave the house. [–]DaxtotheMax 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (3 children). What to Know About Pancreatitis in Dogs Pancreatitis can affect a dog's ability to properly digest and process food. I got 'em some chew toys to help with the stress. It is not an easy journey, bur those last moments can be very precious, especially if your dog can be kept comfortable until the very end. He'll only go so far before coming back to me to check in. Most people don't set out to teach their dog to only eat when they're in the room, but rather just happen to … But I had been trying to leave a little food when I left so she'd associate my leaving with something good. A post shared by Cali Lint (@cali_the_elkie) on Jan 10, 2018 at 4:43pm PST. And, he has to sleep in the same bed as me. Have you heard of Adaptil? Our dog wanted to be caressed until the end. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. OK, everyday before I leave I make a dish for DH to give to Willow for supper. He learned to expect this, and getting it everyday regularly I really do think helped. and then when I come home, races to her dish to eat...Any ideas? Edit: Just want to add that if she's that anxious about you leaving, and that disinterested in food, I wouldn't bother trying to use the food to distract her from you leaving. He is in a new place, he may have had other dogs snapping at him when he was trying to eat in the last place he was, and he is 9 years old. Do not check to see if she’s eating. Don’t be tempted to test him and let him loose in the room too quickly. I had this problem with Sophie until she had gotten to where she wouldn't eat unless I was home, made the food, and took her to the downstairs bathroom with the door locked and stayed with her the whole meal. I haven't really found a fix. This may take several days or weeks. lol. It's probably just anxiety. “In some cases, they might be busy protecting the home until you return so they might be too busy to eat,” Stelow says. “Like with separation anxiety, other causes of fear or stress can lead to a dog eating only when in the safe presence of an owner,” Stelow explains. Occasionally feeding your dog before yourself may work just fine in your home, and could alleviate the problem of his not eating when you are not around to eat first. Academic Announcement It’s troubling to ponder why your otherwise healthy dog won’t settle down. The same holds true while training your pup in that you may want to leave the area while he eats so he grows accustomed to eating whether or not he is alone or in a social setting. He only destroys people food left out on counters now..... And his toys. I never did this outdoors, because I wanted our bond stronger than food. The close bond you have with your pet can come into play at mealtime, notes Dr. Liz Stelow, animal behaviorist and chief of service at UC Davis, especially if your dog has come to expect an emotional reward for eating. But she doesn't eat it. Please read our rules and posting guidelines before posting or commenting. :). It's like she's pouting because she doesn't have any food, but she does! use the following search parameters to narrow your results: This is a forum on dog training and behavior that focuses on a least intrusive, minimally aversive approach. Before you drop the food, tell your dog to “leave it.” When your dog ignores the food, mark and reward with the higher value treats in your other hand. He won't eat unless I'm in the same room, and I can't go to the bathroom by myself. Dry, hard stools may be a sign of health maladies, dietary problems, or dehydration. He also would not eat unless I was also eating (open fridge, grab something, take sip/bite... Then he would proceed to eat his food). A post shared by Lady Lola (Leguel) (@lady_lola2010) on Feb 4, 2018 at 9:38am PST. Wolves hunt and eat in a pack, and your pup may be hungering for the same communal experience — even if it's only dry kibble in his bowl, according to Shelby Semel, founder of Shelby Semel Dog Training in New York City. So with the food in particular, you need to build up the distance very slowly. (guide in comments). He won't eat unless I'm in the same room, and I can't go to the bathroom by myself. Aside from avoiding eye contact and ignoring you, they may just straight up leave the room. “You don’t feel like eating when you have a fever. I'll try the Kong treat too--maybe the combination of treat and toy will entertain her! I work in a veterinary hospital and it works wonders to calm our stressed out patients. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Sometimes I feed her and then start getting ready. Right now, I'm just trying to exhaust her (three or four really long walks, plus playing in the yard). He doesn't seem stressed about us leaving and he loves his crate but he must have company to eat. Sometimes a dog's fear is so strong, she needs a drastic change of scenery. As puppies, some dogs learn "how" to eat their dinner when their owner is in the room. trained my pup to close the door, pretty handy trick! Hope this sub doesn't chew me out... [–]violetmemphisblue[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children). It had been suggested that I use food as a distraction when leaving for a few hours (I usually take her on a long walk, then leave her in the backyard while I go inside and get her food ready. Sometimes I feed and leave right away. Criticism Welcome Discussion Just because your dog isn’t eating doesn’t always indicate anxiety issues, but if this eating behavior is becoming a problem for you or your pup, going over the history of the issue with your local vet can help uncover the root of the problem. Here’s why your pup may be losing his appetite, and how to help him learn to dine alone. She has been her usual frisky self until last week. We feed both dogs at the same time in the morning and at night. This also applies to her separation anxiety, just slowly building up the distance between yourselves. A post shared by Lady Lola (Leguel) (@lady_lola2010), A post shared by Cali Lint (@cali_the_elkie), A post shared by isabelle E davis (@belledavis2), A post shared by LWR + S Will Photo (@lwr4christ__swillphoto), A post shared by DARREN & PHILLIP (@the_blueboys). During that 15 minutes, don't stand with her. When you finish eating, give him his food and back away for a few steps. This behavior is actually quite common. Feed them both together and stay in the room. Make your pet’s meal extra delicious by adding in a favorite, hard-to-resist treat, such as a sprinkle of cheese or chopped chicken, along with his normal food, then feed your dog while you’re in another room. Refusing to eat may be an early sign of issues that will continue develop as time goes on. This will help your pup get accustomed to unsupervised eating and, over time, he can build up to eating even when you leave the house. The point they're trying to make is, if they don't eat it after 15 minutes, pick it up and don't offer it again until the next meal time. “Some owners create a relationship with the dog around food, especially if he has a history of being a picky eater or has experienced reduced interest in food due to a major gastrointestinal upset,” Stelow tells The Dodo. We have created a routine for when he eats he goes into his crate but if we leave he won't eat even his cookies he gets for going into his crate will commonly still be there when we get home. This can create a situation in which the dog feels more rewarded by eating in the owner's presence than alone, Stelow explains, even if the food itself is not very rewarding. If … To get him to eat, I used training treats for fun indoors. Even if I leave the room for a minute she whines! … That's what the vet said. The dog is urinating or defecating uncontrollably. Your dog's breathing is labored, and the pup is unresponsive to emergency procedures and drugs. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 31958 on r2-app-0c1c675fbfafb66d3 at 2020-12-05 22:12:59.973513+00:00 running a7f2daa country code: US. helpDog will only eat when I'm there (self.Dogtraining), submitted 5 years ago by violetmemphisblue. So, change up those actions and reduce the impact of that trigger. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Over time, the distance he would travel away from me got further. I've tried another treat ball (similar to Kong) but so far, she doesn't play unless engaged with a human. Huxley will lay on the floor behind her bowl and stare at Molly while she eats. However, it got better with time. He gets 1 warning at first and when he ignores it, he gets kicked out of the room and she gets to eat first. As far as eating normal meals, he still will wait 12 hours for me to return home before eating... And even then sometimes I have to pretend to get something out of the fridge for myself so he feels like we're both eating. We accidentally trained our dog to jump up on the bed to the word “attack!”. Dogs are the same. If you have the same routine every time you leave the house, your dog will associate those actions with your departure. We've started on the desensitization. A dog’s stool is a good indicator of their overall health. do you put the food out and leave it, or is it just presented during mealtime? My dog turned 1 yr old and I think he is lacking social skills. Hoping we won’t need that appointment next week. Until then, I’m doing everything I know to bring her comfort and peace. Take your dog to the veterinarian. Some advice I was also given that I guess I did and it helped: scheduled attention & cuddle time. For picky eaters, it’s not what’s on the menu, but the atmosphere surrounding feeding time that affects their appetites, leaving pet owners to ask, “Why won’t my dog eat without me?” If your dog is happy to chow down when you’re in the room, but the second you leave he goes on a food strike, you’re not alone. It's not uncommon or noteworthy if a dog decides to wait a few hours to eat their meal. And, he has to sleep in the same bed as me. They only know what works for them. In particular, please note that recommending the use of aversives like pain, startle, fear, or intimidation to train dogs is not permitted here. the reason I ask is because a dog has thousands of years of surviving in the wild built into them, if you put the food out at mealtime, and take it away after some period, and don't over do the snacks, they will eat, I've watched a lot of peoples dogs that said theirs had this issue, I always seem to break them of it, [–]violetmemphisblue[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). Thanks for your reply! My dog sounds a lot like yours. Also, kongs with peanut butter. When I leave the house he whines and barks. If an owner is not present, some pups will go into "guard dog" mode — and won't relax until you return. Second is to use a low-key approach to leaving the house. Worked our way up. If anyone else made the food or tried to take her downstairs she wouldn't follow. I started getting up earlier to feed them and sat in the living room with them to make sure they eat. The best way to feed your dog is to put down the food, leave it for 10 minutes. My rescue dog does something like this too. Even if I give her a fully packed, delicious Kong, she won't touch it until the second after she's done greeting us when we get home, when she'll wolf down the entire thing. She was in a foster home with nine other dogs, and the people did spend time doing some training. Ignore your dog before you leave and after you come home for at least 5 minutes or more. If I am cooking or cleaning in the kitchen, she will stay and eat until she is finished. Katoosha/Shutterstock A dog who isn't thrilled with you isn't going to really stick around when you come by. Habit. My dog did this also. When I give him something he can not resist, he won’t eat it until I walk him to it a few times, and only when I am in the other room. If she doesn't eat, her food doesn't stay down. If your dog gets overly nervous every time you leave, this can also kill his appetite, notes Stelow. A post shared by LWR + S Will Photo (@lwr4christ__swillphoto) on Feb 20, 2018 at 11:28am PST. They won't starve themselves and they'll eventually eat whether you're there or not. You might not want to take a costly trip to the vet right away. If your guard pup waits by the door or watches out the window, and is always ready and waiting to battle an intruder, he may have no interest in the fact that breakfast time was three hours ago. Our dog won't eat when we leave too! We're working on it, but the one I'm most concerned about is that she won't eat unless I'm in the kitchen or adjacent living room. Thanks. Some things that helped us: LOTS of outdoor play, to connect, to bond, but also get some distance between us... Run, chase, whatever. Once this occurs, I walk to the door, leave, and come back to the room. I would try very hard to establish a very clear, very set routine with her instead, and read up on other ways to mitigate separation anxiety. Favorite Answer. Whatever works with your schedule, but 30 mins before bedtime, we play, then settle and cuddle, very close contact. Step 4, Part A: Crate your dog when you leave After your dog can spend about 30 minutes in the crate without becoming anxious or afraid, you can begin leaving them crated for short periods when you leave the house. To find out the cause of your dog's picky eating, you will need to take him to the veterinarian for a checkup. “Another reason for this behavior may be because they’re tired and prefer to sleep rather than eat.”. We''re working on that! She'll have all of her toys out and just sit there and whine at them until a human starts playing with her...so, so far, all I've gotten is some half melted treats... [–]kperkins1982 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (2 children). I would make them while I was home and he could eat them in the same room with me. If you can, give yourself 15 minutes before you leave to play with your dog, or try to tire them out. It's all about building on progress and showing the dog that you are coming back, also if she doesn't already have a safe place such as a crate then build one of those for her and give her the most tasty treats only in that location. Then get behind them and invite them to eat, your dog will eat with you nearby. The biggest improvement to his anxiety was when we finally just gave him free roam of the whole house -- totally different dog after that! It's not really working yet, but we will keep trying. He's a small dog, so I don't really mind. [–]eelizabeth 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). :), [–]violetmemphisblue[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). They use to be fine eating together until the last couple of weeks. Someone else suggested a treat toy, so maybe that will work... [–]skanadian 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Still struggling with leash training, help! She'll eat if one of us is home if we put a tbs of canned food in to entice her, but if we're both gone even that won't work. See our flair guide for help. I then open the door, let her in, and quickly close it so I can leave.) Brags Community Don't know what methods you are using for the separation anxiety but desensitisation is what you want in both these cases. maybe your dog is the same. All | Remove Filter It took a long time, and he ruined a lot of things in frustration when I wasn't home, but 3 years later he's a very loving & well-behaved dog! Do not stare at him, just do what you always do (do the dishes, clean the kitchen,….). if your want to give your dog more power (more likely to eat on his own) feed your dog … I am so sorry you are going through this. First place a small protective baby gate where their feed is. A post shared by Val. Also, lots of exercise. I was never able to crate him successfully. For content relating to the physical care of dogs, try our sister subreddit, /r/dogCare. You feel like lying down and taking a nap. Put your dog’s food down and leave the room. Though our floppy-eared pets are far removed from their wild ancestors, some wolf-like behaviors still lurk within our domesticated dogs. ©2020 Group Nine Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Like skipping lunch during a busy day at the office, sometimes a dog won’t eat simply because he has better things to do with his time. A dog might prefer to disengage than to try to be destructive. The dog park stressed him out (not anymore), so a quiet open field (fenced) was better for us. In the sidebar and wiki you will find more information on desensitisation and also look up counter-conditioning to help :). We have a final vet appointment on payday March 1. Exercise both physical and mental will also help a ton with this, so do a good training session and then play. Try eating your food in front of him. Any tips on preventing reactivity from puppyhood? Won't even chew on a bone unless I'm home. If they wait until they are told they can eat, nothing bad happens and they get to eat. If you notice any changes to their normal behavior, take note. The second reason is that your dog is a picky eater because he has often had the luxury of wet food or human food. So find the point of distance from her that she will still eat then slowly start going back a little further then back to that threshold. My dog's stomach is making a lot of gurgling noises and he won't eat. Make leaving and coming home as low-key as possible. If he does vomit, it is white with no food in it. this might sound strange, but some people dont like eating in public, they feel awkward or self concious. Hoping a peaceful passing. Any fear or stressor that may pop up while you’re away can affect your dog’s eating behavior — even if these concerns don’t seem that disturbing to you. Practice moving away until you get out of sight for a few seconds and come back. and join one of thousands of communities. Make your pet’s meal extra delicious by adding in a favorite, hard-to-resist treat, such as a sprinkle of cheese or chopped chicken, along with his normal food, then feed your dog while you’re in another room. I would wait until the dog can lie on his bed for at least half an hour before you attempt to allow him into the room freely as you did before. Any attempt he makes for her food gets a firm "NO" and "Eat your food". It takes him longer to destroy it when it's frozen. “Dogs find that meals are more fun with others,” Semel tells The Dodo. This is really messing up her eating schedule. I know a lot of dogs do this, does anyone know why and how I might get her to eat for him. A healthy dog will have small, firm, moist stools. “By nature, dogs are social creatures and the company can motivate them to eat.” If you don't mind hanging out while he eats, there's no harm in being in the room during mealtime. [–]snugglypuppylover 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). If I'm even in the bedroom on the other side of the house, she stands at her bowl and whines until I come into the room. The long sleeps and occasional restlessness just started 2 days ago. If they try to eat before their owners, they may get physically punished, reprimanded or get their food taken away. Sometimes it just happens though. If your training is not fun and effective, or if you need additional help, then please find a certified trainer for assistance. Some dogs won’t even snack on treats or chew bones, let alone eat kibble, notes Semel, if they suffer from separation anxiety. The advice here is not a replacement for professional help. Please flair your posts using its flair link (not [help], and so on)! Sometimes it's before I start watching tv...they suggested mixing up the routine so she doesn't associate one thing with another. I began to make them as treats for when I left him home alone, and the peanut butter always won out the desire to wait for me. They make it in a collar form and also as a spray that you can put on your pet's bed or around the house. If I'm even in the shower with the curtain closed, she whines non-stop. [–]beer_me_twice 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (1 child). He's a small dog, so I don't really mind. [–]manicbunny 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children), Since she is still settling into your home it will be and having as much routine as possible will help her out. I still vary it up, kong for home, kong for leaving so he doesn't learn to freak out (that I'm leaving) when I start to make it. [–]DaxtotheMax 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child), Cool, glad there were some similarities for you! The most likely reason your dog isn’t eating runs parallel to the main reason humans don’t eat at times. Try to educate them to eat in your absence. It's only if the problem persists that you need to get worried. This most often happens in the mornings before breakfast and lasts for most of the day. The dog cannot eat, drink, stand or walk anymore, and has completely lost interest in these activities. Also a rescue dog owner, I've had my large pup for 3 years now. When you return, he can finally feel safe in his environment, and do all the activities he put on hold while you were gone. I have a Lab/Retriever mix named Huxley and I have a Chesapeake named Molly. Just make sure you monitor his food intake, but, honestly, dogs will eat if they're hungry. Rendered by PID 31958 on r2-app-0c1c675fbfafb66d3 at 2020-12-05 22:12:59.973513+00:00 running a7f2daa country code: US. I repeat this until he is relaxed again, then slowly lengthen the time that I am away. We still do this today, but I also give him new chew toys (ones I've previously supervised, so I know they are safe) before I leave, to occupy him. It means she doesn't cry at night, but when I'm around its still tough. If you even remotely suspect that something could have happened, relocate the bowl to another area of the room. When I leave the house he whines and barks. The first reason is that your dog may be sick. But indoors, sit, lie down, stay, catch all were learned with training treats (lie down & stay outside the shower was fun to accomplish). Give her about 10–15 minutes to eat her food and then take up her dish regardless of whether she’s finished or not. Equipment Help He would draw blood & injur himself trying to escape. This learned behavior is often incidental, not purposely fostered by the owner. Posts and comments that don't follow these guidelines will be removed. Your dog believes your the LEADER of the pack. When I achieve an away-time of about 15 minutes, I get in my car, circle the block, and come back. young dog that steals either out of the trash or off of the counter first he needs to LEARN not to steal maybe she is just a polite dog. Looking for some advice on how to train my dog.. (@alma_photos) on Aug 22, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT. To help teach your dog to eat by himself, Semel recommends taking baby steps to make your dog more comfortable. If I was at work she wouldn't eat. Put them in … Often they have a virus, they don’t eat for a couple of days, and then they get better.” However, if your dog is not eating an… She just whines and howls (I don't know how long it lasts while I'm gone.) Your dog could be walking laps around the kitchen table, or wandering from room to room. one of my dogs is a little like that, she seems so much more timid and shy since we got another puppy, who shall i say isnt the quietest or politest of dogs. 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