HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG........ Domestication has made it possible for dogs to receive their food without having to hunt it down themselves, but its still in their nature to feel the need to work for it. Before dogs eat, I prefer to take them for a walk. In this way, I ask dogs to work for food and water. This is a form of waiting, which is Psychological exercise that helps nurture a balanced, happy dog. The morning routine should look like this: 1. You project calm-assertive energy before you give your dog affection. 2. You walk your dog to exercise her body and allow her to explore the world. 3. When you get home, prepare her food. 4. While you fill the bowl, ask your dog to sit. 5. If she sits quietly and projects calm-submissive energy with no negative behaviors, place the bowl of food in front of her. Some of my clients think this routine sounds too rigid, but from your dogs perspective, it is instinctual. Focusing the mind and body brings the dog back into a more natural, balanced state. Common Feeding Mistakes People Make:- # Food carries a powerful message in the dog world. Feeding provides your dog with nutrition and gives you the opportunity to shape your dog’s behavior. # Don’t Miss Out on the Ritual of Feeding When puppies are little, they wait to be fed by their mother. This waiting is a form of work – psychological work, and it builds a healthy state of mind. Day after day, this ritual plays out among the pack. # Take your dogs for a walk before you feed them. This form of waiting provides dogs with psychological work and builds a healthy mind. The walk also promotes a healthy body and allows my dogs to experience the world. # Don’t Reinforce Negative Behaviors When Feeding Dogs don’t get fed when their mind is excited, nervousness, tense or aggressive. They get fed when their mind is calm and submissive, which is what their animal pack leader would require. Make sure your dog has reached a calm and submissive state before you place the food bowl in front of him. If you feed him when he displays any negative behaviors, such as nerves or excitement, you will reinforce these behaviors and guarantee that they will reoccur. Food carries a powerful message in the dog world. Understanding its meaning and consequences will allow you to connect with your dog and help him to lead a happy, balanced life. Regards Vikrant Deshmukh 9225111995
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:39:28 +0000