Trick Revealed: How a Clever Canine Fools One in Four Pet Owners

Our pets They might appear as straightforward beings, yet occasionally, they prove to be skilled puppeteers.

How often do your dogs they'll show you their cute side dog stare and plead for additional sustenance?

According to fresh findings from Pedigree, 76% of dog owners confess to providing additional food to their pets outside of normal mealtimes at least weekly, with 32% indulging them daily.

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An additional 52 percent of dog owners confess that their dogs deceive them into believing they haven’t been fed yet, with 25 percent saying their canine employs this tactic at least daily.

An additional 25 percent of dog owners say their pet's overeating is due to an inability to ignore their "puppy-dog eyes."

Famed canine behavior specialist and expert in dog body language, Nathan Williams, discussed the topic of Today Here’s how to spot when your dog is attempting to manipulate you for extra snacks.

"dogs employ a variety of strategies with their owners," according to williams.

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Sometimes, dogs can simply sit there and flash a face so adorable that it breaks your heart.

That’s why Pedigree has created a novel collar designed to inform pet owners about whether their dogs are being honest regarding the amount of food they’ve eaten.

"If the dog moves around, this is recorded by the collar. You input into your mobile app the quantity of food provided each time. This app syncs with the collar to track daily calorie burn based on the dog’s activity level. Hence, should the dog expend extra energy through increased movements, you could consider giving additional food accordingly," clarified Williams.

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However, if the dog hasn’t used up its energy reserves but continues to seem hungry, the collar will inform you whether the dog actually requires food or not. You can check the app, which may respond with something like ‘Can I feed my dog?’ If it replies 'Liar,' then your dog is fine and does not need food.

At this stage, 'you could consider alternatives such as giving the dog a chew toy or something similar that doesn’t add more calories,' according to Williams.

In a press statement, he said, “When it comes to expressing their desires, particularly for food, dogs can exhibit remarkable intelligence — this could stem from persistent begging behaviors or their ability to win over their owners with charming tactics that result in additional snacks. Often, they might employ certain postures or facial cues designed to convey hunger, regardless of whether they actually feel the need.”

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Nicola Paroissien, the Pedigree Brand Director, commented, "Across Australia, many pet owners find themselves swayed by their dogs’ ‘puppy dog eyes’ when it comes to meals. We aim to raise awareness about the significance of proper nutrition and balance, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the general health and wellbeing of Australian dogs."

We aim to assist pet owners in making more informed and nutritious food decisions for their dogs, fostering a deeper bond founded on comprehension and confidence between them and their pets.

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