Tips for Feeding Multiple Dogs - Rover.com Quick Tips
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Hi, I’m Amber from Rover.com. Today I’m going to show you how to safely feed multiple dogs at the same time.
Having a multiple dog household can be challenging, especially at mealtimes. Food aggression—when dogs fight over food—is fairly common and extra care should be taken at meals or when giving your dogs treats.
Don’t worry though, it’s easy to prevent any bad feelings at mealtimes by separating the dogs when you feed them. You can feed the dogs in individual crates, or different rooms which also stops fast eaters from snagging the food of a slower eater. You can also slow down a dog’s food intake by feeding them from a puzzle toy. They range in style from simple stuffed Kongs to more complicated puzzles, and they don’t only slow a dog down, but they make them work for their food.
If one dog finishes before the other, don’t let them interact with the other dog. Keep them separated until both dogs are done eating.
By creating a routine around feeding time and always feeding the dogs apart, it will be easier for them to relax since they know they’ll both be fed.
Be careful when rewarding multiple dogs with treats at once. If both dogs are gentle, say their name and deliver the treat to their mouth. If any of the dogs take treats roughly, it’s best to reward everyone separately. Avoid dropping treats on the ground as this can lead to a tussle over who gets it.
Taking extra care when giving dogs meals or treats will help keep all pets in your care safe, happy, and well fed.
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