All dogs love to eat, and mine is no exception. Unlike cats, most dogs don't have picky tendencies when it comes to food that's been put in front of them. I'd like to think that they take on the "beggars can't be choosers" motto - which makes a lot of sense when you think about the amount of begging they partake in every single day.
It all starts with their nose and ears. The instant they pick up the scent of food or a familiar sound (the fridge door opening, can opener, silverware drawer opening/closing) they are already on their way. Once you've settled into your seat and taken that first bite, your four-legged pal is on full alert. Their eyes now serve to accomplish two tasks. The first is all mechanical as their pupils track every motion and trajectory of the target (food) as it departs from your plate/bowl and travels up to your mouth. If it ever deviates off course - they're immediately there to say "I've got this!"
The second is to instill every sense of guilt and sympathy into you the instant you make eye contact with them. That's Apollo's go-to move, and it has a decent success rate. He's quite patient and it helps add to his case pleading for just a corner of my sandwich or a bite of pizza crust. It's hard to resist, which is part of the reason I think why I choose to watch TV as I eat... I need the distraction from Apollo's re-enactment of Oliver Twist saying, "Please sir, I want some more."
It all starts with their nose and ears. The instant they pick up the scent of food or a familiar sound (the fridge door opening, can opener, silverware drawer opening/closing) they are already on their way. Once you've settled into your seat and taken that first bite, your four-legged pal is on full alert. Their eyes now serve to accomplish two tasks. The first is all mechanical as their pupils track every motion and trajectory of the target (food) as it departs from your plate/bowl and travels up to your mouth. If it ever deviates off course - they're immediately there to say "I've got this!"
The second is to instill every sense of guilt and sympathy into you the instant you make eye contact with them. That's Apollo's go-to move, and it has a decent success rate. He's quite patient and it helps add to his case pleading for just a corner of my sandwich or a bite of pizza crust. It's hard to resist, which is part of the reason I think why I choose to watch TV as I eat... I need the distraction from Apollo's re-enactment of Oliver Twist saying, "Please sir, I want some more."
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