Neko works the puzzle for a total of 1/2 her food (about 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening). The other 1/2 comes from "treats" throughout the day for being a good dog. Since these treats consist of merely kibble, she is not getting fat, but is motivated to be good, quiet, obedient in the office and on-leash because she hasn't had her full meal. It's also helping with her digestion since, rather than eating 2 huge meals, she is eating 2 small meals (while exercising her mind and body) and having little bites of food throughout the day. Hmmm...maybe I should try this on me...
And, courtesy of the Service Dog Training Academy: The "Kongsicle" |
| Westpaw Designs makes some great chew-toys (out of recycled materials) I prefer the above toys to Kong because they hold more food and are made of recycled materials, but Kongs are great (and recommended by Neko's trainer) so... |
It wouldn't be a blog entry without a photo of Neko, the Lady herself:
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| A day at the beach. |
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