Dogs are Smart – Just Not That Smart!

Feeding time in a multi-dog family can be an event not suited for someone who is weak when it comes to multi-tasking.  Who eats where and who eats what?

Once you establish a routine, it’s not so difficult; however, the dogs have learned to pay close attention to what goes in each bowl.  Even if they are in another room and unable to see the food being placed in the bowls, they will look around as dinner is served and keep a close eye and nose on what everyone else is getting.

I have learned that the dogs are smart, but not that smart!  I mix soft food in a couple of bowls to entice the dogs who need to eat more.  The other dogs hear that something more is being added, and are keeping a close eye on those food bowls.

So, I started  adding water to the dog food for those who don’t get the soft food.  It might as well be fairy dust!   Mix around, make it sound like something amazing is going in the bowl and that each dog is getting something special.

Makes me wonder what tricks my Mom had for getting me to eat when I was a picky kid!