Diet, Food and Related Canine Behaviour

Feeding your dog a well-balanced diet is critical to ensuring positive long-term health, and indeed, the right diet can significantly affect a dog's behaviour. In some cases, depending on the unique combination of the dog's breed and the specific brand of food being offered, I have witnessed firework-like reactions as a result of the 'wrong' combination of nutrients. Therefore, I always make it a point to address diet as a crucial part of any comprehensive behavioural assessment I perform.

Opinion varies widely among pet owners and professionals alike on what is truly the best feeding method for a dog, and you'll need to understand that no two dogs are exactly alike when it comes to their feeding habits. As a result, you will need to remain flexible and adaptable when searching for the right brand and feeding system that works for your individual dog.

The main options available when considering feeding methods are: a good quality dried commercial feed, tailored home-cooked recipe approaches, high-quality wet food brands such as Forthglade, or even a raw meat and bones approach. All of these choices carry their own pros and cons, which depend on your dog's individual nutritional needs, along with your available time and personal inclination. I would be pleased to help you navigate and work through this complex minefield to find the best solution for your pet.

Personally, I feed my own dogs Forthglade dog food, as it is very nutritious, and they absolutely love it and thrive on it. I have also had the pleasure of supporting Forthglade in various promotional efforts due to my strong belief in the brand and the quality it represents.