About Ken Humphries Expertise I have only four geat danes now, all fawn, although I have had brindles in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars and lecture on Kennel Club regulations, how to judge dogs, canine anatomy, movement and stewarding at shows. I am on the committees of National Working & Pastoral Breeds, Midland & West of England Great Dane Club organising shows and I was chairman of Stratford Canine Society.
Experience I have had up to 20 great danes at any one time, fawn, brindle and blue,in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I have judged the championship show of the Great Dane Club of South Australia. I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars for novice judges and instruct them on Kennel Club regulations and construction and movement.
A dane we bred and that I showed took the best dog award at Crufts.
Great Danes - RE: 10/23/05 DANES NOT EATING ENOUGH
Expert: Ken Humphries - 5/29/2006
Question You stated..."If you are going to let him snack constantly feed him fattening foods like crisps, chocolate, burgers, fries etc."
My question is...
Was that supposed to read do NOT feed him fattening foods like crisps, chocolate, burgers, fries etc? Especially the chocolate? I was under the impression that chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
~Jennifer
Answer You are correct, typing error. Do not feed him fattening foods.
NMy advice is to feed him at regular times so that he is trained to expect food then and will eat then. Ref Pavlov's dogs.
Our dogs eat chocolate in moderation and a vets programme on TV the other night had a dog who had eaten 15 chocolate bars and was fine, apart from a bad case of indigestion.
If you are going to train him to eat at regular times you will need to do it gradually. Say feed him small amounts three or four times a day and leave him a small quantity to snack on during the night. Aim to feed him twice a day with a few dog biscuits before settling him down for the night. These are because I don't like to think of them going to bed and feeling hungry, they are not necessary but I'm too soft with my dogs.
