How to Tell People Not to Give Your Dogs Treats

How to Tell People Not to Give Your Dogs Treats

When you and your pup are visiting another home, declining the food offerings may be the best option. With presents, it's relatively easy to take them home and determine their suitability; however, it can be more challenging to decline an item that is pushed in front of your pet. Even with good intentions, the kindest course of action is to decline the treat.

Let people know that your canine companion is on a special diet, and although it would be much appreciated, it's not feasible to accept their treat offer. 

Even if the food sensitivity isn't true, it is often useful to explain that you are testing out certain foods due to their sensitive stomach. 

When there are other pooches around, be firm in refusing treats - simply state that he doesn't act politely with other dogs around food.

To ensure that you are giving your pet the best treats, always keep some on you so you know exactly what they're consuming. 

If you have your pooch in training, ask that the individual perform a task before giving a treat as a reward. Additionally, no treats should be given for free, as this may encourage them to engage in misbehavior.

If someone tries to give your pup something after you decline, be sure to make it clear that it's not feasible. Just one treat could possibly set back months of work and cause immense stress, so they must adhere to your 'no' the first time. 

Teaching them the command "out" is highly beneficial if someone manages to slip a treat by you, but they still have it in their mouth. Some owners even have their dogs only take things from strangers if their leader allows them to.

Always protect your pup, and let people know that your pup is currently in training - usually, most people are quite understanding of the situation.