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The Most Food-Obsessed Dog Breeds
Although most dogs are motivated by food to some extent, some breeds’ hunger drives them more than others. Some examples of food-obsessed dog breeds include:
Labrador Retrievers, in particular, are notorious for their insatiable hunger. Among the most popular breeds in the U.S. for their outgoing, energetic personalities, their obsession with treats makes them easy to train, although their friendliness is often a means of seeking food.
A Change in Environment
A recent move to a new home, an additional housemate or pet, or a drastic home renovation can disrupt a dog’s routine and cause distress.
Even if your furry companion wasn’t formerly a food-obsessed dog, a wave of sudden anxiety could cause excess hunger, and the dog could start overeating to cope. This behavior is not unlike the way humans often eat when we are under stress.
A fearful dog might fiercely guard their resources, chew on things they’re not supposed to chew, and become a pesky beggar wanting more dinner. To prevent stress-eating in your pup, it’s essential to create a meal schedule and moderate the amount of food you’re making available to your dog.
If you recently adopted a new pet into the household, consider giving your dog a private place to eat until you can safely introduce them to the new addition. Help the dog create a new routine to replace the disrupted old one, decrease anxiety, and prevent excessive stress-eating.
Dogs Are Obsessed With Food
There’s an old cliché about dogs — they’ll eat everything you put in front of them, whether they’re hungry or not. There may be a grain of truth to it, but not all dogs are voracious eating machines. Some are perfectly content to snack from their bowl when they feel the urge and others will stop when they feel full, not going back for seconds at all.
But there are certainly plenty of dogs to give some truth to the cliché. No matter how well fed they are, they will never turn down more, and it’s quite easy to imagine them wolfing down food until they explode. It seems like the dog is hungry all the time.