Hi,
I have a 3 yo mini schnauzer, and my wife and I are having a power struggle with him. He has been to puppy school,listens well, is great around people, is very energetic. We understand we have created some problematic behavior with him by giving him too much attention at first, my wife distanced her self and I did not. We have a 2 yo toddler and the adjustment to the dog and the baby have gone fairly well with a few problems that would be expected. We gradually introduced the baby and the dog and now they are best of friends and buddies. He is not denied attention in anyway.
I am sure i could fill a thread with the comments and questions about this, I am trying to keep this as focused as possible to my point. I tend to digress.
1st-The point
Killian has grown excessively needy, constantly scrounging for food, and has become very stubborn.
Now- The questions
1. How much food should he be getting a day, he is always scrounging and we are wondering if we should increase his food. He gets a 1/2 2x's a day now?
2. What can i do to counter act the behavior of him walking into a room and immediately scrounging for food?
3. How can I decrease his neediness?
Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated, he is driving my wife crazy. She is home with both of the kids all day.
I have a 3 yo mini schnauzer, and my wife and I are having a power struggle with him. He has been to puppy school,listens well, is great around people, is very energetic. We understand we have created some problematic behavior with him by giving him too much attention at first, my wife distanced her self and I did not. We have a 2 yo toddler and the adjustment to the dog and the baby have gone fairly well with a few problems that would be expected. We gradually introduced the baby and the dog and now they are best of friends and buddies. He is not denied attention in anyway.
I am sure i could fill a thread with the comments and questions about this, I am trying to keep this as focused as possible to my point. I tend to digress.
1st-The point
Killian has grown excessively needy, constantly scrounging for food, and has become very stubborn.
Now- The questions
1. How much food should he be getting a day, he is always scrounging and we are wondering if we should increase his food. He gets a 1/2 2x's a day now?
2. What can i do to counter act the behavior of him walking into a room and immediately scrounging for food?
3. How can I decrease his neediness?
Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated, he is driving my wife crazy. She is home with both of the kids all day.