Why We Hand Fed Our Dog & Why We (Mostly) Stopped

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) July 22, 2021

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) July 22, 2021

Scout the blue heeler sits between her owners legs on the dog-friendly Saint Petersburg Pier on Florida's gulf coast, a treat pouch with her daily food around her owner's waist

My dog used to work for every single meal. Today, she gets a lot of her food "for free". In this post, I try to sum up how and why our thoughts on hand feeding have changed over time. (Settle in — it's a long one. Lots of nuance!)

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Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)

I write about training my blue heeler, adventuring in our converted van, and a whole bunch of other interests in the hope that our blunders and realizations connect with fellow dog lovers. Learn more?

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Why We Hand Fed Our Dog & Why We (Mostly) Stopped

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