Your dog will beg for food because begging works. He begs and you give him food. Thus the most successful way to prevent your dog from begging for food is to stop giving him food when he begs. Make sure that all family members and friends follow this simple rule too. Get your dog to sit or lie down while you are eating so he is below the table level. You may even need to move him to the other side of the room or another part of the house to manage whining at first. Consider feeding your dog in his own bowl while you eat so he gets food without begging. Give your dog ample praise whenever he makes it through a meal without begging. With persistence and patience, your dog will understand that begging is not allowed. Learn more from your animal hospital Fort Bragg NC.
