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Etiquette: Teach your dog not to beg for food

Hungry dog

In most cases, dogs will beg for food whether they have eaten or not. According to canine experts, they do this instinctually, not because they are still hungry.

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We love our fur babies but truth be told, sometimes they can be a bit too much.

For instance, when the dog keeps pawing at you during meal times begging for some food. Or interrupting the visitors from the dinner you slaved hours on end in the kitchen to prepare simply because they want some food.
Thankfully, understanding why your dog begs for food coupled with some training tips can go a long way towards correcting the behaviour.