Continuous feeding? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T11:03:34Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/continuous-feeding?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A259986&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, I have a reputable breed…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-16:1150197:Comment:2602232008-12-16T13:40:45.271Zcorgiluvrhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/corgiluvr
Yes, I have a reputable breeder who has raised Corgis for 20 years. Her dogs all appear to be healthy and of normal weight. I was quite surprised by her recommendation and practice and that is why I am seeking feedback. I don't have the puppy yet so I have no first hand experience.
Yes, I have a reputable breeder who has raised Corgis for 20 years. Her dogs all appear to be healthy and of normal weight. I was quite surprised by her recommendation and practice and that is why I am seeking feedback. I don't have the puppy yet so I have no first hand experience. Wow, someone who raises Corgi…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-15:1150197:Comment:2599862008-12-15T22:30:36.481ZJu Lohttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JuLo
Wow, someone who raises Corgis actually recommended this? I agree that this doesn't sound like a good idea. Did she recommend when to go from free feeding to scheduled meals? Or did she think you should free feed all the time? With Corgis and food, getting fat is always a problem. Though it's true there are some who can control themselves, but from what I've seen, that's the exception, not the rule. Does you puppy eat all the food in the bowl until it's gone, or does s/he pick at it throughout…
Wow, someone who raises Corgis actually recommended this? I agree that this doesn't sound like a good idea. Did she recommend when to go from free feeding to scheduled meals? Or did she think you should free feed all the time? With Corgis and food, getting fat is always a problem. Though it's true there are some who can control themselves, but from what I've seen, that's the exception, not the rule. Does you puppy eat all the food in the bowl until it's gone, or does s/he pick at it throughout the day? That might be your answer right there. Did you see her dogs? Were they overweight? I don't free feed, but growin…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-15:1150197:Comment:2596352008-12-15T17:27:13.347ZParkerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Parker
I don't free feed, but growing up my parents did free-feeding with our dogs. One was really overweight and he still is (at 14 years old, he's a Terrier/Beagle mix). Now, who knows how it would be if they only had one dog, cause I'm sure the fatty one is eating the food of the others.<br />
With Grover, especially as a puppy, I think he would have eaten himself to death...literally. He just didn't know when to stop and he ate WAY too fast. We had to split his food up into two portions each meal so he…
I don't free feed, but growing up my parents did free-feeding with our dogs. One was really overweight and he still is (at 14 years old, he's a Terrier/Beagle mix). Now, who knows how it would be if they only had one dog, cause I'm sure the fatty one is eating the food of the others.<br />
With Grover, especially as a puppy, I think he would have eaten himself to death...literally. He just didn't know when to stop and he ate WAY too fast. We had to split his food up into two portions each meal so he wouldn't eat too fast and get sick. So I'm not sure about this. I think the reasons other's have listed are really valid: weight control, peeing pooing schedule and asserting leadership of the pack.<br />
One thing two, at my house anyway, my cats will steal my dogs food if I leave it out and he doesn't eat it right away! :) I highly recommend NOT to fre…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-15:1150197:Comment:2596132008-12-15T17:04:17.823ZAlexhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/deedee
I highly recommend NOT to free-feed your dog. By being the food provider to your dog, and controlling when your dog gets food, it's an easy way to let your dog know who the boss is. It will be much easier to know when & how much your dog is eating. It also will be easier & quicker to notice if your dog is sick & not eating. Overall, there are more benefits for Corgis to not free-feed. From a Corgi owner who had to put her dog to "weight-control" dog food... :)
I highly recommend NOT to free-feed your dog. By being the food provider to your dog, and controlling when your dog gets food, it's an easy way to let your dog know who the boss is. It will be much easier to know when & how much your dog is eating. It also will be easier & quicker to notice if your dog is sick & not eating. Overall, there are more benefits for Corgis to not free-feed. From a Corgi owner who had to put her dog to "weight-control" dog food... :) I think free-feeding causes i…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-15:1150197:Comment:2594852008-12-15T14:34:30.545ZMagnoliaFlyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MagnoliaFly
I think free-feeding causes issues with housetraining and haven't heard of a reputible breeder recommending it. Corgis become overweight easily and very few "self-regulate". Personally I would never just leave food down all the time simply because it would make it next to impossible to determine when my dog is going to have to go to the bathroom. If you plan on crate training your dog you shouldn't free feed them.
I think free-feeding causes issues with housetraining and haven't heard of a reputible breeder recommending it. Corgis become overweight easily and very few "self-regulate". Personally I would never just leave food down all the time simply because it would make it next to impossible to determine when my dog is going to have to go to the bathroom. If you plan on crate training your dog you shouldn't free feed them. Thanks for the feedback. It d…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-15:1150197:Comment:2591262008-12-15T00:44:34.418Zcorgiluvrhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/corgiluvr
Thanks for the feedback. It does not sound like there is a consensus on this issue. This will require some more thought and research.
Thanks for the feedback. It does not sound like there is a consensus on this issue. This will require some more thought and research. I believe that your dogs "lif…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-14:1150197:Comment:2590062008-12-14T21:59:32.123ZMichellehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Michelle9
I believe that your dogs "lifestyle" can dictate this as well. However, I would never, never, never trust my male dog to self regluate his own eating. He was a fuzzy vacuum cleaner even as a puppy honing the other dogs out of the bowl. I believe that even as a puppy if he had had unlimited food he would have exploded and for that matter still would. My female, not a big eater. She would likely do better but I am not certain that indoor dogs should have unlimited access to food. It allows them…
I believe that your dogs "lifestyle" can dictate this as well. However, I would never, never, never trust my male dog to self regluate his own eating. He was a fuzzy vacuum cleaner even as a puppy honing the other dogs out of the bowl. I believe that even as a puppy if he had had unlimited food he would have exploded and for that matter still would. My female, not a big eater. She would likely do better but I am not certain that indoor dogs should have unlimited access to food. It allows them to eat and lie around like fuzzy couch potatoes barking at the occational cat that flashes by the window or random human walker. It just was not a decision of ours to free feed and a practice that our breeders flat out said no on. I think with a schedule the t…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-14:1150197:Comment:2589362008-12-14T20:39:05.241ZDR, Nala & Simonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/DIRRNala
I think with a schedule the transition will be easier. However, ask your vet for recommendations or ideas.
I think with a schedule the transition will be easier. However, ask your vet for recommendations or ideas. "Also, having a schedule help…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-14:1150197:Comment:2588402008-12-14T18:33:44.249ZBeckyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/bgallant
"Also, having a schedule helps coordinate the pee/poop cycle. It makes potty training much easier. "<br />
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Ditto to that!
"Also, having a schedule helps coordinate the pee/poop cycle. It makes potty training much easier. "<br />
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Ditto to that! Growing up, my parents always…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-12-14:1150197:Comment:2586962008-12-14T15:53:16.238ZKellyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Kelly58
Growing up, my parents always free fed their dogs (we've had a german shephard, 2 goldens, and a lab). None of them were overweight and were all healthy and active and really did not obsess over food. I chose not to do this with Gibson since I heard corgis were such hoovers...not sure if he would've done well w/free feeding, but having set meals definitely makes him woof his food and ask where the rest of it is ;) I agree meals are better for a set pee/poop schedule though.
Growing up, my parents always free fed their dogs (we've had a german shephard, 2 goldens, and a lab). None of them were overweight and were all healthy and active and really did not obsess over food. I chose not to do this with Gibson since I heard corgis were such hoovers...not sure if he would've done well w/free feeding, but having set meals definitely makes him woof his food and ask where the rest of it is ;) I agree meals are better for a set pee/poop schedule though.