My wolfhound cross and I have a routine… Kibble is out out in the morning…. And at night I give her a big bowl of food which rotates between cooked mince with vegetables and prime 100 rolls with sardines or tuna. Sometimes cheese on the top. She seems to get very bored if I don't give her variety, but I know it's not that good for them so I switch it up every two weeks. My point is, she eats very well and I spare no expense!
After dinner she gets a Greenie chew. She LOVES them. It's expensive but I love her so I get them.
The issue is the last three months, after the Greenie she starts whining and crying asking for more treats. The issue is I've given in. Her cries break my heart! And I've given her extra different types of treats. Up to 4 a night.
Now, when I don't give her the extra treats she cries and cries and when I say "no" firmly and hold my hand up in a stop sign, she barks at me. She's a big dog so while it's ok for me it would be scary for anyone dog sitting her.
The more I say no, the more she barks. And she cries and whines and some nights I just don't have it in me so I give up and give her more treats.
But the treats are costing me $70 a week not even including the Greenies (or her food) so it needs to stop!
How do I get her out of this habit – while letting her know she's loved and cared for?
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