My dog eats too fast. I've tried many things, but none seem to help slow her down. What can I do to keep her from eating so fast?

Hi there!

I scanned through most of the Q&A and didn't find this one. Maybe I over looked it and if you could just send me the link I'd appreciate it.

Anyway, I have a pup that is now almost 6 months old. She's an American Bulldog/Pointer mix. She was the last of 12 and a runt. We crate her during our absences and overnight.

When we first brought her home she'd eat nice and slow, chewing her food. After we upgraded the size of her bowl to accommodate the increase in food she started to inhale it. I've tried taking the bowl away when she is over excited. I've scattered the food along the floor. She's like an unstoppable Hoover! I've also tried the "brake-fast" bowl (a bowl with obstacles). This worked for a day or two until she figured out how to eat around the obstacles. She hasn't made herself vomit yet, but she is going to be a pretty large dog. I worry about things like bloat and the fact that she can choke herself. She eats a cup of food in less than a minute and she lets out a terrific belch after. What can I do to keep her from eating so fast?

Thank you,
Tommi-Ann