OP discovered that their rescue dog refused to eat from a bowl, despite trying various foods and strategies. Desperate, OP hand-fed the dog, which worked momentarily. They then realized the dog disliked bowls altogether. Switching to a plate solved the problem instantly. The story suggests that sometimes it’s not the food dogs dislike, but the dish itself. The thread provides various reasons why dogs might dislike bowls and suggests alternative feeding methods like rubber or silicone dishes, puzzle feeders, or scatter feeding. Ultimately, the moral is that understanding your pet’s preferences can lead to simple solutions for seemingly complex issues.
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1. Pets can make you learn a lot of stuff about animals.
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2. OP’s rescue dog became a picky eater, avoiding the bowl entirely. Despite trying various foods and methods, nothing worked.
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3. Desperate, OP hand-fed him and he happily ate the kibble. Realizing it might be the dishes, OP switched to a larger ceramic bowl, but eating normalized only slightly.
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4. Realizing he may dislike bowls, OP tried feeding him on a plate, and he ate happily. Now, he eats every meal without issues.
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5. Moral of the story: Maybe your dog’s pickiness isn’t about the food but the dish. And, the thread offers helpful solutions.
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6. OP shared several reasons why your dog might not be eating from the dish to the fellow Redditors.
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7. OP also shared solutions to such problems.
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8. Hope some of these are helpful for people facing similar issue with their pets.
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Dogs, much like humans, exhibit a wide range of preferences and behaviors. When it comes to weather, some canines cower in fear at the sound of thunder, seeking comfort and safety, while others bound with joy, relishing the pitter-patter of raindrops as if it were a playful invitation. Similarly, in the realm of mealtime, there are those who eagerly anticipate their food served in traditional bowls, diving in with gusto at the first opportunity.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
9. OP was not the only one facing that challenge.
10. Some people get it early, others get it late.
11. Who knew dogs could be such dish connoisseurs?
12. Nice idea to fool cats.
13. It’s amazing what simple changes can make such a big difference for our furry friends.
14. Our pets always keep us on our toes, don’t they?
15. People are thanking OP for the information.
16. This is cute.
17. Everyone is struggling with the water dish.
18. Nice information.
19. The lengths we go to for our pets! So glad you found a solution.
20. Dry food in Kongs for the win.
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