Sarah Wilson, dog expert and co-author of nine books, including “Good Owners, Great Dogs,” says she might just be sensitive or nervous.
Every meal my dog – justlikecountlessothers – takes a mouthful of food from her bowl, and then briskly walks it over to the carpet, where she finally eats it. And I just dont get it. Why not just eat at your bowl?
Shes an only dog, so its not like shes trying to shield it from the competition. Im certainly not super interested in eating her food.
More than likely, if shes taking food from one room to the other, its because it makes her happy – and thats really all we could ever want for our best friends.
“Almost like a squirrel that stores away food, except that most dogs dont save it, they eat it right away,” Klein said.
Your Dog Doesn’t Want to Eat Alone
Dogs feel loneliness just like people do.
If you’re in another room and your dog is alone in the kitchen, they may carry their food to where you are to eat it.
“Dogs naturally long for companionship, so he may just want to see you or be near you while he eats,” says Cornwell.
Dogs are family members but often don’t eat with the family. Carrying the food to where you are could be a sign that your pet simply wants to be part of the family dynamic.
As a pet sitter, I’ve seen this behavior firsthand.
One of my clients simply will not eat if she’s all alone in the room. When I sit for her, I usually set up my laptop nearby or even bring her food bowl outside so we can enjoy the sunshine together.
I’ll sit or stand nearby while she eats. This makes her happy, and she eats right from the bowl every time.
Your dog swallowed somethingEating something they shouldn’t have could be another reason your dog won’t eat. Dogs are voracious eaters, so they often scarf things down they shouldn’t—like toys, tennis balls, and even tampons. This is especially true if your dog is young and playful (so you’ll really want to avoid these
How to STOP “Food Aggression”/ Resource Guarding in Dogs- WITHOUT FORCE
You see that your normally voracious pup seems to be picking at his food bowl and immediately start wondering: Why is my dog not eating? There could be a million causes of a dog not eating, but the most common one is that your pet is sick, says Lori M. Teller, DVM, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in College Station, Texas. Of course, the illness can literally be anything from a mild upset stomach to something grave, like cancer. Plus, there may be behavioral reasons behind your pets hunger strike. That means you have to play detective, so you can help your pup regain an appetite—and start gobbling up these vet-approved dog food brands. [rd-video id=”1362533″ type_of_player=”jw” /]