Yearly Archives - 2026

A calm dog sitting beside a full food bowl indoors, used as a featured image for an article explaining why a dog eats treats but not food and regular meals.

Dog Eats Treats But Not Food? Here’s Why

Many worried dog owners ask the same question: My dog eats treats but not food?It feels confusing, frustrating, and sometimes alarming. However, in most cases, this behaviour has very little to do with hunger or food quality. Instead, it links to learning, emotion, and how mealtimes...
picture of a dog by a bowl of food, refusing to eat it, this is for a blog post : Is My Dog Stressed or Sick? When Not Eating Properly.

Is My Dog Stressed or Sick? When Not Eating Properly.

When a dog stops eating normally, worry often sets in straight away. Many owners find themselves asking the same question: is my dog stressed or sick? It’s a fair concern. Eating behaviour can change for many reasons, and not all of them involve illness. In fact,...
Dog sniffing food in a bowl but won't eat it, showing hesitation and uncertainty at mealtime caused by stress or feeding pressure.

“Dog Sniffs Food But Won’t Eat? You’re Probably Causing This”

When a dog sniffs food but won’t eat, it can feel confusing and frustrating. However, this behaviour rarely means your dog dislikes the food. Instead, sniffing without eating usually signals uncertainty, stress, or hesitation around mealtimes. Because dogs gather information through scent first, sniffing often...
Dog hesitating at a food bowl during mealtime, illustrating how feeding pressure can cause stress and contribute to fussy eating behaviour.

When Feeding Pressure Makes Fussy Eating Worse

Why Feeding Pressure Makes Fussy Eating Worse (And What to Do Instead) Feeding pressure plays a bigger role in fussy eating than many dog owners realise. When a dog refuses food, concern often leads to encouragement, hovering, or repeated attempts to persuade them to eat. Although...
Fussy Dog Fix