This can often be a difficult task to do once your dog has already developed a habit. It is best to never feed your dog from the table in the first place to avoid this. Dogs treat begging like a lottery system, as they know it may randomly pay off. As a result, they will continue to be more persistent beggars.
Here are some tips to break this horrible habit:
1. When eating, avoid paying attention to or looking at your pup. If your dog gets a reaction from you, they know they are getting your attention and will continue to beg.
2. Quit giving your dog food while you’re eating. Make sure everyone in your house is on the same page about not feeding the dog at the table. No one should be giving the dog even a scrap of food at the dinner table if you want to break this habit.
3. Watch out for children giving them food. If your dog sees children dropping food on the ground when they eat, they are likely to continue to come around the table for food.
4. Direct the dog to a different location away from the table. Create a bed or a designated spot for him to go during meals. Give your dog an alternative thing to do such as put toys or treats around this spot to keep your pup distracted while everyone eats.
5. If you want to feed your dog left overs, make sure you place them in their dog bowl so your pup is given food in its usual feeding spot and not near the table.
In conclusion, it is best to ignore your dog’s begging. If you don’t acknowledge their begging or feed them at the table, they will eventually learn their begging won’t get them any treats. Also ask your minder about setting up a designated area that your dog can be during dinnertime to make sure they stay away from the dinner table.
