Carol Boche wrote 02/14/2008 11:20 AM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180722 - 02/14/2008 11:20 AM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Quote: keith larson I don't think it is about the location where we feed her. She has been back at her "normal" spot next to the kitchen for a week. I apologize, I was thinking your mom was still there. Although I still think it MAY have been a factor. I will go to the other end of the spectrum and ask: All is normal with her otherwise then? Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Keith Larson wrote 02/14/2008 12:08 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Carol Boche ] #180735 - 02/14/2008 12:08 PM
Keith Larson Webboard User Reg: 04-09-2007 Posts: 363 Loc: Riverside, CA Offline	Nothing has been "Normal" since her foot was injured. She is 11 months old and full of energy. I hope that we can start to exercise more now that it is better. We took our first hike yesterday and she was tired and lying down less than 1/2 way around the loop. I think the boots caused her to overheat.
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Carol Boche wrote 02/14/2008 12:11 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180740 - 02/14/2008 12:11 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	It is amazing how little time it takes for a dog to get even " a little out of shape" isn't it? I am just starting to work my dogs more now that the weather has kind of shaped up and I am seeing some of the same. Also by normal, I meant her health habits too. Drinking, potty and stuff like that. Sounds like she is still raring to go though. Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Angela Burrell wrote 02/14/2008 03:41 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180790 - 02/14/2008 03:41 PM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	Quote: Keith Larson I don't pick up the food after a specific amount of time. Start. If my dogs decide not to eat their kibble, I pick it up after 10-15 minutes and they do not get fed until their next scheduled mealtime. I have had one dog skip 2 meals in a row, now he chows down. My 5 month old puppy gets fed 3 times a day, and he sometimes will skip his light lunch. No problem, I remove the food and he gets his regular supper amount, which he eats. It will not hurt Starbuck to go without food a couple of times. Whatever you do, do not give in and just put something on her food to appease her. She won't die, and you won't have a spoiled dog.
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Keith Larson wrote 02/14/2008 06:06 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Angela Burrell ] #180809 - 02/14/2008 06:06 PM
Keith Larson Webboard User Reg: 04-09-2007 Posts: 363 Loc: Riverside, CA Offline	I know that Ed advocates the “Pick up the Food” plan. I can see several good reasons to use that method, but I’m not sure it is the best for our situation. There are lots of times when we place her bowl on the ground and immediately leave for the day. I’m really bad about getting out of the house at a specific time, I’d rather not need to plan the dog food on top of everything else
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Nancy Jocoy wrote 02/14/2008 07:41 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180820 - 02/14/2008 07:41 PM
Nancy Jocoy Webboard User Reg: 05-03-2003 Posts: 924 Loc: Offline	Uhhhh we're talking five minutes here........... its not that complicated. It works.
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Angela Burrell wrote 02/14/2008 10:30 PM Re: Food Strike [Re: Nancy Jocoy ] #180851 - 02/14/2008 10:30 PM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	Keith, I have trouble leaving the house on time too. What I do is put the food down right before I brush my teeth. (if it is a new dog, or a puppy, it is right before I shower). When I am done, if the dog is not in the actual process of eating, I remove the bowl. You do not have to be supervising the dog. Or timing it. Just put the bowl down earlier, get ready, then pick it up before you leave. It takes no more time than leaving it down - you just don't put it down as you leave unless you are running really late (I've done this - but not with a chronically fussy eater).
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Steve Patrick wrote 02/15/2008 02:29 AM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180859 - 02/15/2008 02:29 AM
Steve Patrick Webboard User Reg: 06-03-2007 Posts: 495 Loc: Englishman, living in Belgium Offline	Nancy you say take it up after 15 minutes My two only need 15 seconds if i allow it and i try not to let them but left on there own it takes no more than that time, not once but every meal of every day I know you are replying to a post and not of your own Dogs, but i wish mine were a little steadier, but spreading it seems to be the best option
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Nancy Jocoy wrote 02/15/2008 04:31 AM Re: Food Strike [Re: Steve Patrick ] #180865 - 02/15/2008 04:31 AM
Nancy Jocoy Webboard User Reg: 05-03-2003 Posts: 924 Loc: Offline	Quote: Steve Patrick Nancy you say take it up after 15 minutes My two only need 15 seconds if i allow it and i try not to let them but left on there own it takes no more than that time, not once but every meal of every day I know you are replying to a post and not of your own Dogs, but i wish mine were a little steadier, but spreading it seems to be the best option Steve, not sure what you are saying here? Are we talking about spreading out to slow them down? I don't have a problem with the water - I put different things (not flavor additives, but glucosamine, medicine for one, etc.) in their bowls. Back to OP - a bunch of people gave the same advice. I am a scattered person too....Funny, I usually take my dogs out to the bathroom after they eat (guess a carryover from puppyhood but sometimes breakfast kicks MY system into gear and they usually do go) ....could not do that if they were free feed.
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Louanne Manter wrote 02/15/2008 11:56 AM Re: Food Strike [Re: Keith Larson ] #180902 - 02/15/2008 11:56 AM
Louanne Manter Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2007 Posts: 356 Loc: Maine Offline	I feed Candidae Too and the pups seems to really enjoy it. But he loves it MORE when I put water in it. Don't know why. Anyway, you put the food down and then leave for the day? How long is the day? How does he get to go to the bathroom? Most mornings I give my pup his morning meal while he is outside on his tie up, as my mornings are pretty packed as well, and he can toilet at will. In the evenings, after he eats, he NEEDS to go to the bathroom. If I make him wait to go, like while doing dishes ... 'cause he eats AFTER us, and I feed him while I'm cleaning up, he gets antsy. Louanne
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