[nagdu] annoying behavior

[Marsha Drenth]

Hi Listers,

Emma is having a bit of annoying behavior, and I am not sure how to solve
this problem, thus why I am writing. 

I feed Emma twice a day, on a pretty regular basis. She gets her food in the
kitchen every single day. So in other words our routine is very normal. I
even put her food in the same spot almost every day. She is a shepard
granted, so maybe this is normal. I am not sure. 

So for the problem. If I am not standing right there with her, she will NOT
eat her food. If I am needing to do work at the sink, or some place in the
kitchen she is fine, but once I walk away, out of the kitchen she stops
eating. And in some cases has gone for the cats food. I have caught her in
those situations, and given her a nice firm Fooyie. I have even offered her
the cats food, and when she goes for it, given her a Fooyie. Its annoying
because, I would like her to eat, and for me to go on with my business of
the day. Not to stand with her and hold her hand while she eats. If she
walks away from the food, I do not give her the chance to go back to it. And
if I am not in the room, and the cat is, she will chase after the cat, and
again not eat. 

I know, I know, shepards aren't that interested in food, but I want her to
eat. Emma definitely falls into the GSD's who do not care about food. 

Any suggestions on this matter. I am more concerned with her not wanting to
eat while I am in the room. The cat food bowl is across the room, not next
to her, so she has to leave her food to get to it. Maybe I am over reacting
in this matter, its just annoying! 

Thanks for any suggestions in advance, 
Marsha and the Emma brat!
 

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