I have been feeding my dog a specialty brand of dog food. It is very expensive and I have to use pet food coupons to afford it. My dog is a big Golden Retriever and loves eating almost as much as he loves me.He is getting somewhat overweight and is constantly wanting bigger portions. Is there a special dog food or way to train your dog to not be so hungry all the time.

Most dogs would probably eat and eat if you let them. A few are not food driven and will be content but I would say most dogs will overeat. As you have said he is a bit on the overweight side? Hes obviously getting more than he requires already. You should be able to feel a healthy weight dogs ribs obviously not see them because they would be underweight. They should also have a waist. You could add some vegetables to his food either mashed cooked ones leftovers probably would be fine as long as you dont put tons of salt in when you cook them or you could even puree raw or defrosted frozen vegetables. That would add bulk and fibre without adding any calories fill him up and be good for him. Some dogs like raw carrots as a treat. If hes a bit overweight or bordering on it I certainly wouldnt be giving him more. Being overweight puts stress on their joints and all internal organs including the heart.

Goldies can be greedy! and the more you put down the more the will eat! what are you feeding out of interet??
DT

Just dont give in! dogs whatever the breed will eat all they can, he will suffer in the long run if you continue to feed him what he wants.

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I have one like this, shed con you in to thinking shed not had a meal in a week, when shes just had her dinner

I just give her raw carrott junks and fish4dogs sea jerky in between her meals to satisfy her

when eating nature diet shes so much more satisfied but grrrrrrrrrr we all now know the trials and tribulations of this food at the moment

"What do you do when your dog is constantly wanting bigger portions?"

Continue to feed what they NEED, not what they WANT!
Like DoubleTrouble said, Goldies tend to be very greedy dogs and will eat and eat and eat if you let them.

Don't give into those puppy-dog eyes!

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Call my cynical, but am I the only one thinking it's this guys first post, and he's linking to a site that has no info buy asks for email addresses????

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If my guys need to lose a few pounds I cut down the meat (raw) and up the raw veg like, carrots, peas, swede, sweetcorn etc. It makes their meal bigger with lots of crunchy veg which takes some time for them to eat and they are more than satisfied.

In between meals i'll give them an apple or pear as a treat. Never give corn on the cob just the niblets, as the cob being rough can adhere to the intestine causing obstruction.

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