Hmm, that's tough. I'd probably just move breakfast time until after everyone was awake. Are they barking while they're eating, or while they see you getting out the food? We were doing nothing in life is free with Gage, so he always had to sit quietly and wait before he was allowed to take the food back when we were feeding him on a schedule. But if they're barking while they're eating, that wouldn't help, of course. Do your dogs have crates? Maybe you could let them out to eat one at a time.
Barking at meal time
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In that case, I'd definitely hold the food, and tell them to sit and be quiet first. As soon as one of them gets it right, give him/her the go-ahead to take the food. The one who picks it up first will be a good example for the other one, just like Jewlie set a bad example. before /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
It's going to get worse before it gets better because they both think it's okay to be loud at meal time right now. So, they'll be confused when it's suddenly not any more. If they bark when they get treats, that'll give them plenty of opportunities to practice.
It's going to get worse before it gets better because they both think it's okay to be loud at meal time right now. So, they'll be confused when it's suddenly not any more. If they bark when they get treats, that'll give them plenty of opportunities to practice.
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