Owners think wide set breeds should be stout. Fat labs, bulldogs, corgis are not breed "standards."
Breed Misperception
Gradual gain goes unnoticed. Weigh monthly, track pounds. Extra treats, scraps add up fast.
Missing Weight Gain
Owners mistake begging for hunger not seeing it's learned behavior. Stick to feeding schedules, limit people food.
Misreading Behavior
Too many treats given absentmindedly while training and for being cute leads to unhealthy extra weight.
Overtreating
Follow bag guidelines, veterinary advice. Don't arbitrarily give extra cups. Measure diligently.
Wrong Food Portions
People food doesn't equal affection. Most is unhealthy. Show love through playtime, pets - save snacks for rare treats.
Human Food = Love
Walks slipped lead to weight gain. Make walks, games, enrichment priorities not just feeding.
Lack of Exercise