We have an Aussie that we rescued 7yrs ago. He's been on a twice daily meal routine for 7yrs. He doesn't have any issues with it.
We got a border collie puppy a year and a half ago, HE'S on free feed and doing very well. He's very very active and in no way over weight. When he chooses to eat he almost finishes off his bowl. We have tried to get him to eat when the Aussie is fed but he wont. I figired if he got hungry enough he would figure it out. But he just never went for it.
So, we continue to feed the BC free food. The Aussie is good about not eating the food in the BC's bowl, unless we are out of the room. Then he sneaks food.
The reason I want to switch the Aussie to free food is because I'm tired of yelling at him for eating the puppy's food.
Is it even possible? He's eaten twice a day for 7yrs. They are both active enough that I'm not worried about his weight. I just hate yelling at him because he wants to eat. And we already unsuccessfully tried to switch the puppy.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions. I'm also not interested in a debate about meals vs free feed. I'm not a stranger to owning dogs so don't need any lectures. I've just never switched a dog from meals to free feed. I want to do it right if it's possible to do.
Thanks
Keelyn
We got a border collie puppy a year and a half ago, HE'S on free feed and doing very well. He's very very active and in no way over weight. When he chooses to eat he almost finishes off his bowl. We have tried to get him to eat when the Aussie is fed but he wont. I figired if he got hungry enough he would figure it out. But he just never went for it.
So, we continue to feed the BC free food. The Aussie is good about not eating the food in the BC's bowl, unless we are out of the room. Then he sneaks food.
The reason I want to switch the Aussie to free food is because I'm tired of yelling at him for eating the puppy's food.
Is it even possible? He's eaten twice a day for 7yrs. They are both active enough that I'm not worried about his weight. I just hate yelling at him because he wants to eat. And we already unsuccessfully tried to switch the puppy.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions. I'm also not interested in a debate about meals vs free feed. I'm not a stranger to owning dogs so don't need any lectures. I've just never switched a dog from meals to free feed. I want to do it right if it's possible to do.
Thanks
Keelyn