Why does my puppy only want to eat out of my hand?
Why does my puppy only want to eat out of my hand?
Some dogs may be naturally more protective of their food and treats than others. Hand feeding your dog discourages resource guardingyour dog protecting their food. Your dog learns that you are the only pathway toward food and that you are the source of rewards and goodies.
Why does my dog only eat if I feed him by hand?
Why your dog wants to be hand fed Dogs who are sick really don’t want to eat but they will if you hand feed them. If you feed them close to leaving for the day, they figure if they don’t eat, you can’t go. Anxiety or fear. Something scared them at the bowl, like another dog or a loud noise.
How do I stop hand feeding my puppy?
Put his normal amount of food (breakfast or dinner) in a bowl and put it down for him to eat. In 15 minutes, pick up the bowl again and put it away. At his next scheduled mealtime, do the same thing. When he gets hungry, he will eat – a healthy dog will not starve himself to the point of causing any problems.