25-09-2008, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Sussex
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Re: Started crate training...need help
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Originally Posted by darrenwis
Hey all,
Just to keep you updated! Monty kept escapting from the play pen so now i've got him an actual crate off my friend. He goes in it to eat his meals so will continue that today and close the door when he eats his food tomorrow. Only problem is he's a slow eater and likes to eat and stop... wait... and eat again.
We will see how it goes.
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It might just be that he has too much food in one go, feed him four small bowls each day around 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm. (Divide whatever is recommended on the food package for daily requirement by 4).
You don't want to encourage this stopping and starting with eating. If the smaller portions don't help then when he next leaves his bowl unfinished simply take it away, and keep the food for the next meal, (add to it if necessary).
Don't worry he won't starve, but he will learn not to leave his bowl unfinished. |