[Hound Dog Mom]

Hi boxermom –

You need to feed your dog whatever amount of food keeps it in optimal body condition – generally, higher quality foods are more calorie-dense (because they contain less filler) so the dog will require a smaller volume of food. Most dogs will want to eat more than they need. Some people have luck adding vegetables to the food (high fiber and low caloric density) to bulk up the meal. Personally, as long as the dog is in good body condition I’d ignore any “begging” for more food.