Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Buster Cubes
- Dog Food
- Dog Training Aids
- Dog Treats
- Mini Buster Cubes
Step1
Avoid feeding your dog at the table.
Step2
Train your dog to perform a long "down, stay."
Step3
Ignore your pup completely while you eat to discourage begging behavior. That means no eye contact, no talking and no reprimanding throughout the training phase.
Step4
Give your dog a Buster cube - a rolling toy filled with food that drops out as the dog plays - while you eat. Use a training treat ball for smaller dogs.
Step5
Reward your dog with plenty of praise, affection and a treat (away from the table) after you're done with your meal.
Step6
Be consistent in your training. Giving in now and then will only confuse your dog.
Comments
Petea33 said
on 7/6/2007 I tried this on my wife and it worked for her too!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When you are eating, give your dog a treat. But when you give him the treat, hide it, so the dog will be occupied while you eat.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If possible, right from the day you take your dog home, do not give him reason to expect food at the table. Act as if he is not around...do not look at him or talk to him. After the meal, you can give him a treat and praise him for being such a good dog! If you are going to give him some leftovers from the table, be sure to bring the food to a different area, fill his bowl and then place it on the floor for him. Don't let him see that you are feeding him directly from the table. My dog usually lies down in a corner of the dining room and sleeps during our meals. Be 100% firm and insist that your children and guests are too!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 My dog trainer gave me a great tip that works wonders. Put some peanut butter in a kong, and freeze it. When it's dinner time, tether your dog somewhere where she's close to the dinner table, and give her the "pupsicle". She'll learn that that's where she belongs during dinner, instead of begging at the table.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Do not feed your dog until after you have eaten. Keep your dog in a long down-stay, if he stares, stare back. Alphas never turn their eyes. Stare until he looks away. If he just won't listen, remove him from the room, do not feed him till after you are finished. Alphas always eat first. Now who is the real Alpha?