If your furry friend is gobbling down their meal and scoping the room for seconds, you’ve got to stand firm. Training them to eat just from their bowl takes patience—resist those puppy eyes! Consistency is the key to teaching them that mealtime is not a food scavenger hunt.
If your pooch hides or gets so jittery they have accidents during meet-and-greets, they’re telling you they’re not comfy. Keep introductions with other dogs low-key, and when they’re calm, a little praise goes a long way in building their social confidence.