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Teach your dog dining etiquette

Whether they’re eating their own food or eyeing yours, it’s important for your dog to have good table manners. Professional dog trainer, Erika Gonzalez of From Dusk Till Dog, shares her tips for teaching your dog proper etiquette during mealtimes.

Slow your dog’s eating
Spreading your dog’s feeding time over a longer period has the benefit of settling their stomach and giving them mental stimulation while they chow down. There are a lot of supplies that can help, like feeding puzzles and snuffle mats.

Teach your dog how to behave when you’re eating
Does your dog crowd you as soon as you sit down with food? Start by training them just by sitting in a chair without any food. Reward them soon after you sit down so they know that doing nothing in this situation is a good thing.

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