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What Should I Get Someone With a New Puppy?

The most useful gifts for a new puppy owner: a slow feeder in the right size, a freezable lick bowl and a sniffing or rolling toy for mealtime. Plus what to skip and a size guide.

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Why Does My Dog Push His Food Bowl Around?

Most dogs push their food bowl because of instinct: caching food, trying to reach food in an awkward bowl, or because mealtime is too easy. Steady the bowl, check the portion, and give your dog's n...

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Slow Feeder vs Lick Mat: Which Is Better for My Dog?

Neither is better across the board: a slow feeder is best for dogs who eat dry kibble too fast, while a lick mat or lick bowl is best for wet, raw or spreadable food and calm licking time. Many dog...

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How Do I Stop My Dog From Eating My Other Dog's Food?

Feed each dog in a separate spot, pick up bowls when meals end, and slow down the fast eater with a slow feeder so both dogs finish at the same time. Most food stealing is about opportunity and tim...

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Why Does My Dog Act Like He's Always Hungry?

Most dogs that act like they're always hungry aren't starving: they're food-motivated, they finish meals too fast to feel satisfied, and begging gets rewarded. A fixed feeding schedule, slower meal...

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How Do I Make a Slow Feeder Harder for My Dog?

To make a slow feeder harder, add one obstacle at a time: a harder mode or insert, wetter food, a thin topping, freezing, or splitting the meal with a snuffle mat. Level up only when your dog finis...