How To Stop My Corgi From Overeating

Much like the rest of us, some dogs just love to chow down on a good meal! And corgis are no exception. The right bowl can look like a bottomless pit of delight when filled with the right food.
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Yes, food can be amazing thing for your canine buddy. But it can also cause problems. Too much food can lead to your corgi becoming fat, putting pressure on their bones and joints. It can also be bad for their spine and cause muscle health problems later in life.

Also, dogs that eat too fast often don’t chew their food enough. As a result, large pieces of food end up in their stomach, which can lead to digestive issues.

There are a few ways that you can help deal with overeating – and here’s a few tips to get settled.

Resist the urge to feed them throughout the day

We know! It’s so hard when they look at you with those puppy dog eyes. 

But corgis only really need to be fed once or twice a day at most when they are fully grown. And they do not need food left out the entire day. Corgis are unhealthy grazers, meaning that if there is food available, they will start eating.
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Set food at set hours is the best way to manage their intake.

Use a slow feeder to slow down your dog’s eating

Much in the same way that slowly down your dinner makes you eat less, the same applies for dogs.
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Slow feeder dog bowls are designed to slow your dog down while eating. They work by adding some physical barriers or challenges to the accessibility of food for our dogs.

These come in many different styles including mazes, tubes, and spinning partitions.

By providing interactive obstacles to accessing their food, these bowls can greatly slow down the rate at which your dog eats. This helps them feel when they’re full.

Limit the number of treats the get each day

Corgis don’t really know when to stop eating, especially if they’re chowing down on something delicious. So, if you keep handing them out, they’re not stopping.
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Dog treats are not nutritionally balanced. They are usually high in sugar and fat. At a maximum, treats should be no more than about 10% of your dog's diet. If your dog is getting more than that, they may not be getting enough main food to make them full.

Substitute pleas for food with pleas for exercise

As owners we tend to interpret most dog antics as being food based but most dogs love receiving your attention just as much as they do dog treats! 
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So substitute food with play or perhaps a short walk or a few tricks. And offer plenty of praise using your voice, pats and cuddles.

Final Thoughts on Stopping Your Corgi from Overeating

You now have the tools to deal with those pleading looks and the constant need for food! While it’s a serious issue, it’s one that can be dealt with using these few simple steps! Now go eat, play, and be merry.

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