My Husband is killing my dog.

pselders1

I have been trying to get my dog back in shape along with myself but my husband is sabatoging my dog. He is very supportive of me but can't quit feeding treats to Chico. I make his food, weigh it and make sure he gets nutrients and exercise and basically try really hard to make sure he is the healthiest he can be. But..... I catch my husband giving him cheese, bacon, Potato chip, you name it. He loves Chico more than anything. Chico is really his best bud and he thinks it's a " I love ya man" thing, but he's not helping. What can I do. And knocking off the Husband is not an option.

Makoce

You need to explain to your husband that this is extremely unhealthy for the dog. A lot of human foods, cheese included ( and obviously the rest of the stuff you listed ), arn't really good for animals. The best way to love your dog is through a nice calm relaxed walk, through some training, and play time. Dog's dont enjoy food and seek pleasure out of it like we do, they eat to survive. Obesity and weight problems are a human issue, not an animals. And though he's doing it because he 'loves the dog', he needs to realize that in the long run, he's hurting his dog.

I bike ride with my dog, I walk her, I put her on the treadmill. I train her daily, and not with treats either - real world training. The kind of training that creates a calm, relaxed, balanced dog who isn't stressed, overweight, or adrenalized from treats.
The kind who is not just connecting with me and listening because I have food in my hand.
If I do give her people food, it's usually carrots or lean meats in with her measured food.

These things are really loving your pet - not bacon and potato chips.

pselders1

You need to explain to your husband that this is extremely unhealthy for the dog. A lot of human foods, cheese included ( and obviously the rest of the stuff you listed ), arn't really good for animals. The best way to love your dog is through a nice calm relaxed walk, through some training, and play time. Dog's dont enjoy food and seek pleasure out of it like we do, they eat to survive. Obesity and weight problems are a human issue, not an animals. And though he's doing it because he 'loves the dog', he needs to realize that in the long run, he's hurting his dog.

I bike ride with my dog, I walk her, I put her on the treadmill. I train her daily, and not with treats either - real world training. The kind of training that creates a calm, relaxed, balanced dog who isn't stressed, overweight, or adrenalized from treats.
The kind who is not just connecting with me and listening because I have food in my hand.
If I do give her people food, it's usually carrots or lean meats in with her measured food.

These things are really loving your pet - not bacon and potato chips.

Thank you. I know how important it is, just wish I could teach my husband. He loves his buddy so much but I'm afraid he's going to love him into an early grave. It stops int he morning. All treats must end.`?

ladymiseryali

You need to explain to your husband that this is extremely unhealthy for the dog. A lot of human foods, cheese included ( and obviously the rest of the stuff you listed ), arn't really good for animals. The best way to love your dog is through a nice calm relaxed walk, through some training, and play time. Dog's dont enjoy food and seek pleasure out of it like we do, they eat to survive. Obesity and weight problems are a human issue, not an animals. And though he's doing it because he 'loves the dog', he needs to realize that in the long run, he's hurting his dog.

I bike ride with my dog, I walk her, I put her on the treadmill. I train her daily, and not with treats either - real world training. The kind of training that creates a calm, relaxed, balanced dog who isn't stressed, overweight, or adrenalized from treats.
The kind who is not just connecting with me and listening because I have food in my hand.
If I do give her people food, it's usually carrots or lean meats in with her measured food.

These things are really loving your pet - not bacon and potato chips.

Thank you. I know how important it is, just wish I could teach my husband. He loves his buddy so much but I'm afraid he's going to love him into an early grave. It stops int he morning. All treats must end.`?

I wouldn't put a total end to treats. Get dog-appropriate treats and have your husband train him with them once a day. I hear a lot of good things about Greenies brand treats.

zumbaforever

I have the same problem. My husband feels good when he can give something. Treats are cheap, immediate gratification is gotten. I have started cutting back our dogs regular food. Sounds terrible, but even the vet has explained the risks to "daddy". So I cut a little out of his normal meals and just try to keep it to a minimum. I try to encourage smaller amounts of snacks, at least he hasn't kept gaining.

Hope this helps a little.

Makoce

You need to explain to your husband that this is extremely unhealthy for the dog. A lot of human foods, cheese included ( and obviously the rest of the stuff you listed ), arn't really good for animals. The best way to love your dog is through a nice calm relaxed walk, through some training, and play time. Dog's dont enjoy food and seek pleasure out of it like we do, they eat to survive. Obesity and weight problems are a human issue, not an animals. And though he's doing it because he 'loves the dog', he needs to realize that in the long run, he's hurting his dog.

I bike ride with my dog, I walk her, I put her on the treadmill. I train her daily, and not with treats either - real world training. The kind of training that creates a calm, relaxed, balanced dog who isn't stressed, overweight, or adrenalized from treats.
The kind who is not just connecting with me and listening because I have food in my hand.
If I do give her people food, it's usually carrots or lean meats in with her measured food.

These things are really loving your pet - not bacon and potato chips.

Thank you. I know how important it is, just wish I could teach my husband. He loves his buddy so much but I'm afraid he's going to love him into an early grave. It stops int he morning. All treats must end.`?

I wouldn't put a total end to treats. Get dog-appropriate treats and have your husband train him with them once a day. I hear a lot of good things about Greenies brand treats.

Oh. I didn't really suggest putting treats to a complete end. It's just my personal opinion to. I work as a dog trainer, so I am always super strict and anal about my dogs and my clients dogs. It's part of my "do not hire me if you can't handle this" type thing, LOL!

Your husband can still give the dog treats, but he obviously has to have the dog either earn it, change the frequency of how much he's giving, or change what he's giving ( I dont really trust store bought treats, theres a recall on them every damn week ).
All in moderation, which is apparent by the dogs weight he isn't giving in.

Just talk to him and just give him the information they you already know, and we suggested. Just try to find a "middle" between the two and compensate. That way, no one has to get mad. Maybe cut more of the dogs food so that other things can be fed? Healthier things, of course. Which shouldnt be an excuse for him to get over indulgent with it because of that.