Why wont my dog eat unless I watch him?

Why wont my dog eat unless I watch him?

One of the most common reasons dogs don’t eat without their humans is separation anxiety. This basically means that your dog depends on your presence and doesn’t feel comfortable without you around. Dogs experience separation anxiety individually, and it can manifest in different ways.

Why does my dog only eat if I’m watching?

Any fear or stressor that may pop up while you’re away can affect your dog’s eating behavior even if these concerns don’t seem that disturbing to you. Like with separation anxiety, other causes of fear or stress can lead to a dog eating only when in the safe presence of an owner, Stelow explains.