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Jane, I give Zachary dry food in the morning. Sometimes he eats it and sometimes not. I leave it for him to eat when he feels like it. This works well for us. For whatever reason he is not a chow hound. He will guard his food if he thinks the cat is going to eat it. The cat never does eat it, he just sniffs Zachary's bowl. I think they have a little game going. They are funny to watch!
As far as giving treats to Zachary and his friends; at first he was very possessive of me giving another dogs anything including treats. I have taught him to share by having all dogs "sit" and giving each a treat. I also make him "wait" while I give the other dogs treats. Sometimes he is first, sometimes not. When we are home and he has a friend visiting I always, out of respect, give him the treat first.
He is okay with this now. I think this comes with practice and maturity.
Edna
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