Yeahokthenhun2.0
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I saw the post you’re referring to and it absolutely blew my mind. I started to write a response but you have typed it much better and quite frankly much nicer than I was going to.I have to disagree I'm afraid. Just because you have food does not mean you have to share it with your dog. Just because you sit on the sofa instead of the table does not mean your dog is entitled to that food, even if it is a juicy burger.
I say that because Monday to Thursday we eat as a family at the table. The dog bed is right next to the table and shes been trained to go to her bed. She actually goes to sleep despite her laying directly behind me where her bed is.
Friday, Saturday and some Sundays we have dinner on our laps. We have just literally finished eating beef burgers. The dog went straight to her bed as it was bought in. She hasn't moved despite us finishing because she trained.
Dogs should be invited to share food regardless of where you eat, it is not their automatic right and therefore should not be begging in anticipation they might get something.
That's not me being mean, that's coming from someone who loves their dog more than words can say.
My dog knows her boundaries. Henry doesn't and that's where issues may start to appear
I love my dog more than anything but I never share food with him because it’s not always good for them and because it teaches bad behaviour. People humanise dogs waaaay too much. If he does get human food I put it in his bowl at his usual dinner time, not as and when I’m eating or when he wants it.