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Journalism of Courage
Learning to beg for food is the easiest thing for a puppy or older dog to learn. This habit is usually encouraged by the dog8217;s owner. Today we shall look at this problem and how to avoid it.
Puppies are inclined to beg when the family is having its meals. Some owners throw a morsel out of their meals as a cute stunt. In some cases, the dog picks up this habit when food is accidentally dropped on the floor around the dining table or in the kitchen, or if the food is left at a place from where the puppy can get it easily. Dog owners do not realise that a dog8217;s taste discrimination is so strong that spiced table food ruins a puppy8217;s appreciation of its own usual food. There is nothing worse than a dog sitting next to you on the ground while you are at the dining table and it sighs, moans, paws you and repeatedly barks to remind you to give him food.
In addition, he may ingest it, leading to some serious infection. It may even throw up inside the house, costing the owner not only a great deal of money but also considerable hassle. If the dog eats sharp split chicken bones, it may even die. This problem can arise irrespective of whether the owner is at home or not. Food odours lure both puppies and grown-up dogs. To avoid this, keep trash cans and garbage pails properly covered. If possible, these items can be kept in places inaccessible to your dog. If the animal shows this tendency outside the house, pull him away with his leash and scold him while sayong NO8217;. Another method is to create a simulated situation and reprimand him. But do praise him when he obeys you. Taking food from the table.
Almost every dog owner has at least one such story about the pet stealing food from the dining table or kitchen counter. The problem is somewhat related to begging. To get rid of this bad habit, never feed the dog anything from the table or any of the food prepartation area. Make sure no family member violates this rule. Another way of curing this habit is to keep a bit of freshly-cooked food which the dog likes most, on the table or kitchen table. Step back and wait. As soon as the dog goes for it, yell NO8217; and simultaneously create a sharp noise with an utensil or other object without hitting him. This type of correction will startle him and help him to end the annoying habit.
