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Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding #225
Aug 11, 2023
The podcast explores the trend of not feeding dogs from a bowl and suggests alternative feeding methods. They discuss the importance of dogs feeling secure while receiving food. The speaker emphasizes the negative consequences of exclusively hand-feeding dogs and highlights training methods that incorporate both food rewards and bowl feeding. They also explore the use of activities, toys, and food as reinforcements for dogs in training.
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- Traditional bowl feeding helps condition dogs to be comfortable with this form of eating and is crucial for situations where hand-feeding may not be possible or practical.
- Food is not the only form of reinforcement in dog training, and various interactive activities and toys can be used as rewards to create a well-rounded reinforcement plan that goes beyond just food.
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The Importance of Feeding Dogs from a Bowl
The podcast emphasizes the importance of not completely eliminating traditional bowl feeding for dogs. While interactive feeding methods like puzzle toys and hand-feeding can be beneficial, it is crucial for dogs to learn to eat from a bowl as well. Feeding from a bowl helps condition dogs to be comfortable with this form of eating, which can be necessary in situations like visits to the hospital or when staying with someone else. Dogs that are only hand-fed can develop anxiety or behavioral issues, as they may feel the need to constantly earn their food. Therefore, the speaker encourages a balanced approach where dogs receive food from a variety of methods, including the bowl.
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