That's great news Steph Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Feb 2014, at 01:52, Stephanie <naturelovingmom@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi all, > Just an update. First of all, I think something did happen where one of the > kids disturbed her while eating. > So now I remove every one before she eats. > I also tell her once to eat and go do something else. > After 3 days of this, this morning she ate immediately after I told her, so I > think she will be ok. > Steph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Melanie Akpotu <melaniemacneill@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date: Sunday, February 16, 2014 4:12 am > Subject: [guidedogchat] Re: gypsy eating > >> >> >> Coming in late to this thread so apologies if people have already said this. >> I read Steph's original post some days ago on my phone, but not any of the >> responses. >> >> I did wonder if anything happened while she was eating her food, which upset >> her? I have no idea what kind of thing, as all dogs are different, some >> more sensitive than others, but for instance, did someone start shouting >> about something or making a lot of noise, which she might have associated >> with thinking she was being told off for eating? It's just a thought. Or >> did any of the children go near her and disturb her? I am sure Steph is >> very sensible about such things, but it seems rather odd with her being a >> Lab, and also eating fine up till now. I did have to tell my dog twice to >> eat his food yesterday, which for him trust me is absolutely a first!! I >> just don't think he heard me the first time, but that is flabbergasting in >> itself as he sits poised in front of his bowl looking right at me for the go >> ahead!! >> >> Mel. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: J Kimbell >> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 9:17 AM >> To: guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [guidedogchat] Re: gypsy eating >> >> I put Wren's food down and just get on with whatever else I'm doing, usually >> chopping veg for the guinea pigs, so I'm standing with my back to her. Its >> not deliberate to stay in the kitchen, just when I always feed, but once >> I've indicated she can stuff her face I just ignore her and get on with >> other things. >> Julia >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Caitlyn and Maggie" <caitlyn.furness@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: <guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 1:34 PM >> Subject: [guidedogchat] Re: gypsy eating >> >> >> I agree with this. >> >> If you hover over her when she eats, you will only teach her to learn to >> have your presence all the time as she eats. >> >> If there are other signs of a problem, like runny poos or vomitting, then a >> vet visit is in order. >> >> Otherwise, tough love. >> hth, >> Cait >> >> On Feb 10, 2014, at 12:12 AM, Brent Franklin <bfranklin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> You were told on another list not to worry so much about this if the dog >>> is healthy, and now you report that it is. >>> >>> Tell her once, walk off leave her wagging and she will go eat. >>> >>> Brent. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: guidedogchat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> [mailto:guidedogchat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Stephanie >>> Sent: Sunday, 9 February 2014 9:33 PM >>> To: guidedogchat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [guidedogchat] gypsy eating >>> >>> Hi all, >>> I just wanted to write an update on Gypsy and her eating. >>> I have her checked by the vet this week, and she is totally healthy. Her >>> toilet routine is still the same, and there is no change. But she won't >>> "go eat" when I tell her. >>> Well, she does but it generally goes like this. >>> I set the food down. I tell Gypsy to "go eat" Gypsy stands there wagging >>> her tail but won't go eat. >>> I tell her again and she looks at me wagging her tail but still won't eat. >>> Repeat about 5 times and then she will eat. >>> I'm out of ideas what to do. It's been about 3 weeks now. >>> Any ideas? >>> Steph >>> >>> -- >>> CAUTION: This email and files included in its transmission are solely >>> intended for the use of the addressee(s) and may contain information that >>> is confidential and privileged. If you receive this email in error, please >>> advise us immediately and delete it without copying the contents contained >>> within. Woolworths Limited (including its group of companies) do not >>> accept >>> liability for the views expressed within or the consequences of any >>> computer viruses that may be transmitted with this email. The contents are >>> also subject to copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or >>> transmitted without the written consent of the copyright owner. >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2425.1.1/5035 - Release Date: 05/31/12 >> 07:34:00 >