| commented answer | Why does my younger dog need coaxing to eat? We feed both dogs at the same time, with some distance between them. The younger does not eat immediately. She needs to be coaxed. How can I fix it? Sounds like a alpha personality put a cardboard shield puppies are not suppose to eat until elders are finishex its doggy rules plain n simple make it so puppy not in view but the catch is if thats where you feed you you cant remove her she has to stand up eventually |