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Old 05-13-2014, 01:42 PM
 
Location: SW France
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No he just refuses Dog food, and only gets excited when the ruffling of the plastic of Candy Bag. Then he suddenly wants to eat
He'll go back to dog food when he's hungry enough.

This is ridiculous.
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:07 PM
 
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He'll go back to dog food when he's hungry enough.

This is ridiculous.
I am going to try that, I just can't be the only one with a candy addicted dog.
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:12 PM
 
Location: Paradise
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This isn't really a serious thread, right?

Any dog will turn his nose up at food if he knows he can get something "better" from his humans. What human would continue to only feed candy to their dog and think it's the dogs' fault?
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:21 PM
 
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Eliminate the candy and feed them dog food. Trust me, they're dogs, they'll eat it.
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:21 PM
 
Location: SW France
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I am going to try that, I just can't be the only one with a candy addicted dog.
Well done.

Your dog will ultimately thank you for it.

By the way, has anyone mentioned the dental implications of candy?

Bear that in mind as well.
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:55 PM
 
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Well done.

Your dog will ultimately thank you for it.

By the way, has anyone mentioned the dental implications of candy?

Bear that in mind as well.

I'm just shocked that dogs would have a taste for candy, I would think they would not be interested in it and maybe digested by it. But this really sincerely loves and wants candy.

It's sounds stupid I know, but this really is a serious thread.
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Old 05-13-2014, 02:59 PM
 
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I'm just shocked that dogs would have a taste for candy, I would think they would not be interested in it and maybe digested by it. But this really sincerely loves and wants candy.

It's sounds stupid I know, but this really is a serious thread.

Dogs acquire a taste for what they are given the most of and if it is candy then they will want candy over dog food.
You should never give your dog anything sweet or off the table if you want him to continue to eat dog food.
I cannot believe a responsible pet owner would actually think it is a good idea to give a dog candy.
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Old 05-13-2014, 04:08 PM
 
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I am slowing his candy intake, but he really likes it, he now expects it, and turns up his nose at dog food.

This sounds lame but it's true, He's the willy wonka of dogs.
Really? That's your excuse?

Stop feeding your dog candy and he'll eat dog food....there is no way this is a serious thread.
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Old 05-14-2014, 12:03 PM
 
Location: Manayunk
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My dog likes Sour Candies and Gummi bears. It seems he likes them more than Dog food. He gets excited more for candy than dog food. Now what?

How do I get him to want dog food again? he's nit interested in it anymore just Gummies. Are sours and Gummies bad for him?
So what? My three year old daughter would eat candy all day every day if it was up to her. Here's an idea. Don't give it to him! Give him dog food. When he is hungry enough, he will eat his food. Period. Stop giving him junk. If its not offered, then he has no choice. Believe me he will be eating dog food again in no time. He won't starve.
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Old 05-14-2014, 12:20 PM
 
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I'm just shocked that dogs would have a taste for candy, I would think they would not be interested in it and maybe digested by it. But this really sincerely loves and wants candy.

It's sounds stupid I know, but this really is a serious thread.
I'm more shocked that you thought it ok to give him candy. With all of the healthy treats out there for dogs, there's no good reason to feed candy to them. The only sweet treat my dogs have ever have are those sweet little baby carrots. Even a piece of a sour apple like Granny Smith would be better than candy.
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