{"id":21908,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","slug":"why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why wont my dog let my other dog eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_wont_my_dog_let_my_other_dog_eat\" title=\"Why wont my dog let my other dog eat?\">Why wont my dog let my other dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_guarding_my_other_dogs_food\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from guarding my other dog&#8217;s food?\">How do I stop my dog from guarding my other dog&#8217;s food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_does_my_dog_wait_to_eat_until_my_other_dog_eats\" title=\"Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog eats?\">Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog eats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_do_my_dogs_want_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\" title=\"Why do my dogs want to eat out of the same bowl?\">Why do my dogs want to eat out of the same bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_wont_my_dogs_eat_together\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my dogs eat together?\">Why won&#8217;t my dogs eat together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_food_guarding_other_dogs\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop food guarding other dogs?\">How do I get my dog to stop food guarding other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#How_do_I_stop_my_male_dogs_from_fighting_over_food\" title=\"How do I stop my male dogs from fighting over food?\">How do I stop my male dogs from fighting over food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_guards_food\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog guards food?\">What does it mean when a dog guards food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_does_my_dog_wait_to_eat_until_my_other_dog_finishes\" title=\"Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog finishes?\">Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog finishes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Does_the_dominant_dog_eat_first_or_last\" title=\"Does the dominant dog eat first or last?\">Does the dominant dog eat first or last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_do_dogs_wait_before_they_eat\" title=\"Why do dogs wait before they eat?\">Why do dogs wait before they eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_does_my_dog_only_eat_when_Im_next_to_her\" title=\"Why does my dog only eat when I&#8217;m next to her?\">Why does my dog only eat when I&#8217;m next to her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_do_my_dogs_like_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\" title=\"Why do my dogs like to eat out of the same bowl?\">Why do my dogs like to eat out of the same bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\" title=\"Is it OK for dogs to eat out of the same bowl?\">Is it OK for dogs to eat out of the same bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_it_is_not_good_to_feed_your_pets_in_one_bowl\" title=\"Why it is not good to feed your pets in one bowl?\">Why it is not good to feed your pets in one bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#How_do_I_get_my_dogs_to_eat_together\" title=\"How do I get my dogs to eat together?\">How do I get my dogs to eat together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_wont_my_dog_eat_around_my_other_dog\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my dog eat around my other dog?\">Why won&#8217;t my dog eat around my other dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_does_my_dog_let_my_other_dog_eat_first\" title=\"Why does my dog let my other dog eat first?\">Why does my dog let my other dog eat first?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-let-my-other-dog-eat\/#Why_is_my_dog_food_aggressive_towards_other_dogs\" title=\"Why is my dog food aggressive towards other dogs?\">Why is my dog food aggressive towards other dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_let_my_other_dog_eat\"><\/span>Why wont my dog let my other dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have more than one dog, you may have come across the problem of one dog eating the other&#8217;s food. This can occur because <b>one dog has less of an appetite than the other and leaves his food for your other dog to clean up, or one of your dogs may be dominant over the other and takes the more submissive dog&#8217;s food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_guarding_my_other_dogs_food\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from guarding my other dog&#8217;s food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sit the dogs far apart, one on either side of you, tethering if necessary. Say Dog B&#8217;s name and give him a medium-value treat. Immediately say Dog A&#8217;s name and give him an even better treat. If either dog appears uncomfortable at all, move them further apart and start again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wait_to_eat_until_my_other_dog_eats\"><\/span>Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog eats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This likely means that when your dog waits for its packmate to eat first, <b>it is offering its pack leader respect owed by nature of the pack&#8217;s rank structure. This behavior is a sign of respect and the status quo amongst your furry packmates, so do not worry about addressing or altering itthere is no cause for concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_want_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\"><\/span>Why do my dogs want to eat out of the same bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be <b>it&#8217;s an anxiety issue if they can&#8217;t be separated to eat, and could be a problem if one needs to be rested or is injured and they need to be apart. So if it were my dogs I&#8217;d be training them and conditioning them to be able to sleep and eat separately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dogs_eat_together\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my dogs eat together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This likely means that when your dog waits for its packmate to eat first, <b>it is offering its pack leader respect owed by nature of the pack&#8217;s rank structure. This behavior is a sign of respect and the status quo amongst your furry packmates, so do not worry about addressing or altering itthere is no cause for concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_food_guarding_other_dogs\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop food guarding other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sit the dogs far apart, one on either side of you, tethering if necessary. Say Dog B&#8217;s name and give him a medium-value treat. Immediately say Dog A&#8217;s name and give him an even better treat. If either dog appears uncomfortable at all, move them further apart and start again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_male_dogs_from_fighting_over_food\"><\/span>How do I stop my male dogs from fighting over food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Deal with Food Aggression between Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>One Dog per Bowl. Sharing a bowl fuels food aggression and makes meals a competition.  <\/li>\n<li>Separate Eating Areas.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Table Manners.  <\/li>\n<li>Hand Feed Them.  <\/li>\n<li>Pick Bowls Up.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed on a Schedule.  <\/li>\n<li>People Eat First.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep It Calm.<\/li>\n<p>04-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_guards_food\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog guards food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Resource guarding is a behavior that helps animals out in the wild  those that successfully guard their food are the ones more likely to survive. Resource guarding in dogs ranges from mild to severe.  It&#8217;s a fear based behavior that dogs use to keep others from taking away their food or possessions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wait_to_eat_until_my_other_dog_finishes\"><\/span>Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog finishes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So why does my dog wait for the other dog to finish eating? The most likely answer is because <b>your dog is deferring to its pack leader out of respect for your pack&#8217;s rank structure before it begins its own meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_dominant_dog_eat_first_or_last\"><\/span>Does the dominant dog eat first or last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means that <b>the dominant dog always goes first  after all the humans, of course. She gets fed first, gets first choice of toys or treats, gets her leash on for the walk first, and gets attention first.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_wait_before_they_eat\"><\/span>Why do dogs wait before they eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs do not necessarily have manners, but they may have been trained to wait for you to eat either <b>out of respect or learned behaviors from you.  Some dogs are too anxious, either from separation anxiety or because they are more focused on protecting their territory to really sit and eat a meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_only_eat_when_Im_next_to_her\"><\/span>Why does my dog only eat when I&#8217;m next to her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Any fear or stressor that may pop up while you&#8217;re away can affect your dog&#8217;s eating behavior  even if these concerns don&#8217;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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_like_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\"><\/span>Why do my dogs like to eat out of the same bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be <b>it&#8217;s an anxiety issue if they can&#8217;t be separated to eat, and could be a problem if one needs to be rested or is injured and they need to be apart. So if it were my dogs I&#8217;d be training them and conditioning them to be able to sleep and eat separately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_eat_out_of_the_same_bowl\"><\/span>Is it OK for dogs to eat out of the same bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As long as both dogs eat the same food, and will finish their meal all at once, there shouldn&#8217;t be any problems. Dogs should always have their own food dish, but a communal water bucket is usually fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_is_not_good_to_feed_your_pets_in_one_bowl\"><\/span>Why it is not good to feed your pets in one bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One reason is that if two or more dogs are fed from the same bowl, unless the owner is standing over them at every meal, he or she can&#8217;t know how much each dog is eating.  This can quickly lead to obesity in a bossy dog and lack of adequate nourishment in the more submissive dog in the family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dogs_to_eat_together\"><\/span>How do I get my dogs to eat together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A new dog might try asserting dominance, and if your dog is the submissive type, they will feel intimidated eating around the other dog. Keep the two (or three, or more!) separate during meal time until they get used to each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_eat_around_my_other_dog\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my dog eat around my other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This likely means that when your dog waits for its packmate to eat first, <b>it is offering its pack leader respect owed by nature of the pack&#8217;s rank structure. This behavior is a sign of respect and the status quo amongst your furry packmates, so do not worry about addressing or altering itthere is no cause for concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_let_my_other_dog_eat_first\"><\/span>Why does my dog let my other dog eat first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set Feeding Times <b>Feed both dogs at the same time of day, but still cater to the alpha dog of the two (or more), by putting its food down first. As long as both dogs eat the same food, and will finish their meal all at once, there shouldn&#8217;t be any problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_food_aggressive_towards_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why is my dog food aggressive towards other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sit the dogs far apart, one on either side of you, tethering if necessary. Say Dog B&#8217;s name and give him a medium-value treat. Immediately say Dog A&#8217;s name and give him an even better treat. If either dog appears uncomfortable at all, move them further apart and start again.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why wont my dog let my other dog eat?How do I stop my dog from guarding my other dog&#8217;s food?Why does my dog wait to eat until my other dog eats?Why do my dogs want to eat out of the same bowl?Why won&#8217;t my dogs eat together?How do I get my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21908"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21908\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}