My pooch is giving me sleepless nights again

I also used to let my dog run around at night when there was no traffic and all the neighbors had gone to bed. Then one night I heard somebody yelling and I went out to see what was happening and one of my neighbors saw me and screamed at me that 'if your dog doesn't stay out of my yard I am going to take a baseball bat to his head'! Hesus!!!! Some people sure over react!!! I REALLY REALLY wanted to threaten her back that if she did I would take a baseball bat to HER head, but I figured that would just make matters worse, so I zipped my lip and brought my dog inside. I kept him inside with me all the time after that. And even though I took him for walks in the woods and stuff, he still lost much of his appetite and moped around like he had the most miserable life any dog could possibly have! Is there a fence around your yard that Tina jumps to go exploring? If so, maybe you could 'spy' on her and find out how she is getting out, and then fix it so she can't. Otherwise my only other suggestion would be to increase the length of at least one of her walks. I used to ride my bike so Wolf would have to run to keep up with me, that way by the time we got back home he was so tuckered out that he didn't mind so much having to stay inside. Not only that but when dinner time came he chowed down! Every problem has a solution, and finding it can often bring about some pretty creative thinking... I'm sure you will find one that works for you AND your dog. In the meantime I wouldn't worry too much about it, and while this might sound utterly ridiculous you might try having a little 'chat' with Tina - whether you do it out loud or just mentally makes no matter - and let her know why her 'freedom' has been curtailed so much, and that you're working on finding a solution that she will be happier with. I'm sure she'll understand.

Could it be that Tina has just grown up and therefore needs less energy on a day to day basis? I'm no expert at feeding dogs, but my own give me lots of practice! At the moment mine are eating hardly anything. The one who has declared himself boss of the village and is still allowed to run free is feeding himself at the neighbour's expense, and the one who is not allowed to run free seems to have just gone off her food for the time being.

i think the limited access of her freedom and the changes of her lifestyle might affect her appetites... also, may be he is bored of the same food that you had been feeding her all these times... or may be she is sick... if she keeps on behaving in that way, you might want to take her to the vet to have a check up... it is better to be save than sorry... take care and have a nice day...

I think dogs know better when hungry. My older dog will not eat if she has stomach problem. It is good for dogs to have one day without eating per week or two. My dogs eat just grass when they have stomach problem. They also eat less when is hot. Your dog is growing up for sure. Older dogs eat much less.

Maybe you should give her a vitamin to boost her appetite.

You may want to take your dog to the vet to get a checkup just to be sure there is nothing wrong. It's not really usual for dogs to refuse food. I tend to worry about my pets but nine times out of ten, the are alright.

Hi Positive yes Dogs can get fed up with their Food, but it could also be she is not having the free run like she used to she is not using up the Energie like she used to so her Hunger is not like it used to be, as long as she is eating you have no worries see how she goes but I am sure it is only because she is not as energetic as she used to be

Yes positiveminded Dogs for the most part as they mature, their eating habits become more stable. I also have experience with my dog who is 10years old that they do like variety in their food just as we do. They do become bored. Your dog maybe upset about his new change but will adjust. It is not fair to let your dog intrude on your neighbors peace and comfort so you have done the right thing. Remember to part of being a responsible pet owner is taking care that your dog does not over eat, but instead is getting a healthy portion related directly at what is normal and common for your breed.

positiveminded its been awhile since I had a dog but I think that dogs are a lot like kids, they know how much food they need and will eat only that much, and we humans wanting to do right by our beloved pets usually push more food on them than they want or even need.if she seems healthy in other ways she is perfectly fine.

Just walk her and give her atention form you. Dogs should never be left to wander unleashed. She could get hit by a car, and then it would be horrible! It isn't mean to walk/leash your dog when they are not inside. It is better for your relationship with the neioghbors and beter/safer for your fur-friend! Good for you for getting her out for thoe waks. In time she'll get used to being in more and ..give her more of your time than the treats! Cuddle and watch TV..if you take a nao, have her nap wiht you, etc.. She will get used to not having the freedom to run like she used to in time. And she may "pout" a while until she gets used to it and eat a bit less. but she may also eat a little less becasue she is not runing rampant outside anymore and being in more does not require as many calories! You've done the right thing though to keep her safe! GOOD FOR YOU! That was the respomsible thing to do. Cuddle wiht her. She'll be fine in a short bit!