Firedrake
Well-Known Member
Dont let the dog make the descision and follow a system. Choose a quality dry kibble, and raw ( you can do either of these alone). Feed her 3 times a day in small portions. Put the food down for 10 minutes. If she doesnt eat it, remove the food and make her wait till the next feed ( this is not cruel, and dogs will not starve themselves). Ideally you would want some rib showing but not too much. When cutting the food into portions go half kibble, half raw. And be very strict on the 10 minute eating rule. This teaches her that the food will be removed both ways and she wont want to be hungry. Goodluck
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That just encourages her to scarf her food though, and that in itself is bad for her stomach. She shouldn't have to feel like she gets one or two shots a day at filling her stomach. If she knows you come outside to feed her, that's what she will look for every time you go outside. I know, because the people I live with have two dogs and the only time they go outside is to feed them so if you go out to hang up the washing or fill their water, they're there straight away to see what you have, jumping on everyone to see if they have food. IMO if she's happy to graze on bikkies and isn't fussed about how fast to eat don't worry about it.
You will find what she's happy with and by the sounds of it she knows when to stop eating so if you feel like you give her too much or not enough she'll more than likely let you know. If she eats way too much she'll probably throw up. If she doesn't get enough she'll eat a few more bikkies.
Now, are we going to get any pics of your gorgeous girl?