essentialdog Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Has anybody used a 'Do Not Feed Me' collar on their dog? If so, is it effective at deterring people from feeding your dog? My girl was most likely fed some pork crackling over Christmas by someone and got chronic pancreatitis. She nearly died I am incredibly worried that someone will give her a treat without me knowing. I'm trying to find the best way to stop people from doing this so any suggestions would be much appreciated. Edited January 3, 2015 by essentialdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I haven't seen them but considering how much stupid there is around I would assume there would always be one who thinks a little bit won't hurt regardless of collar or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) I had one made for my old dog wih IBD. I got his normal collar and took in down to an engraver and they put a big name plate on it with. "SEVERE ALLERGIES, DO NOT FEED" and our number under it. It was more of a just in case he has ever gotten out or lost, but that never happened. Edited January 3, 2015 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I met a dog down the beach that was wearing a bright yellow harness like an "in training" harness. the dog came up to me (and my treats) and asked for one, and because it did that - I didn't give it anything - ie not rewarding mooching, tho my dog gets rewarded all the time. If people ask - I tell them to make her work for the treat but they don't understand until I show them how many tricks she can do. The best I get is they ask for a sit. She usually does a paddle dance...and gets the treat Anyway - then I actually looked at the harness and what was written on it - "Please don't feed me" - in BIG Letters. And then I had a chat with the owner because it was just my "don't reward the moochers and ask before giving another dog a treat" habit. And she said her dog can get anaphalactic shock from eating off the restricted diet. WTF - I could not imagine anything worse than causing the death of someone's pet by giving them a treat at the beach when they came up and asked for it. And if it was my dog - there's no way I'd let her approach anyone for treats or forage if she was likely to die from anything. There's still the risk of fish hooks and puffer fish death at the beach but I'd have a chance to stop that. Actually I really must make more of an effort to stop her mooching and foraging (picnic raids). It can suck the joy out of a beach walk. at the moment - she just goes on lead until she's out of the no response zone. So conclusion - the biggest sign might not work if you still let your dog go mooching and begging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I have a sheltie who can only eat liquid food so any treats or dropped food is quite dangerous to him. He wears a muzzle with do not feed written in bold letters across it but doesn't stop some people trying to give him treats as his Mummy is a meanie. It makes me so mad, I would never give a strange dog food let alone disregard something like a muzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) I have a sheltie who can only eat liquid food so any treats or dropped food is quite dangerous to him. He wears a muzzle with do not feed written in bold letters across it but doesn't stop some people trying to give him treats as his Mummy is a meanie. It makes me so mad, I would never give a strange dog food let alone disregard something like a muzzle. I was about to suggest a muzzle and then saw your post! I would be LIVID! What is it with some people? Edited January 3, 2015 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 The are dipshits thats whats wrong with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essentialdog Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thank you so much for your feedback. I am in a total state of panic and to loose her would be devastating. I can't stop her from going out and running around as that is no life for her at all. I figured the 'dont feed me collar'may be not enough, so I also ordered a doggie tshirt on cafepress that says 'Do not feed me, I have a medical condition'. If people don't listen then I'm just going to have to walk her with a small group of friends or get a muzzle. Like you say OSO there are alot of dipshits out there. I just feel this deep sense of grief and loss for Maya and how much I have to limit certain things that she used to enjoy just to keep her safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 essential dog Do what you can to stop your dog saying hello to other people and dogs and especially to stop any kind of mooching. For distraction proofing, get friends to carry safe treats - so there's the smell - and maybe do some handouts to their dogs. My dog can spot a treat handout across an oval even when it's too far to smell it. But the safest options might be a lead and a muzzle - some muzzles are better than others and most people (but not toddlers and their sleep deprived parents) will avoid letting their fingers anywhere near a dog wearing a muzzle. You can train a dog to enjoy wearing a muzzle - especially if it means a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think you will find it easier to isolate your dog from 'feeders' than to convince people that "a little treat won't harm them". You could attach a billboard to your dog and some folk would think they know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justrace Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sorry but I highly doubt it would work - some people are plain stupid, Id imagine that even if they read it, they'd think hey knew better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Cowan loves getting his muzzle on as it means we are going out. It doesn't hinder him at all and in fact allows him more freedom as otherwise he would have to be on lead. I do still get the occasional idiot but most are respectful. He does scare a few people, apparently anything with a muzzle on must be aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essentialdog Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yep I figured that some people still won't take any notice even if she's wearing the 'dont feed me, i have a medical condition' tshirt. After reading all your comments, I have decided to introduce the muzzle in a positive way so thank you so much for your help. It just annoys me that she has to be limited because people can't help themselves. It's nice that people love my girl but also feels to me like they're giving out the treats to make themselves happy and couldn't give a hoot about her well being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yep I figured that some people still won't take any notice even if she's wearing the 'dont feed me, i have a medical condition' tshirt. After reading all your comments, I have decided to introduce the muzzle in a positive way so thank you so much for your help. It just annoys me that she has to be limited because people can't help themselves. It's nice that people love my girl but also feels to me like they're giving out the treats to make themselves happy and couldn't give a hoot about her well being. I agree it is very selfish and very annoying. Especially when they treat you like you are only doing it to "be mean", people really need to think about why some people go to these lengths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm one of the ones who has trouble resisiting big brown eyes - even tho I know it's bad. I feel cruel withholding a treat from a dog that wants it - so yes - feeding the dog makes me feel better. But I know better, I also know how bad it is to reward a begging dog. I try to premack my dog asking... and also supervise the giving of treats. Because I know other people feel cruel if they have to turn her down. But I can help reduce that bad feeling for them by taking my naughty dog away. Strange how we don't feel the same way about human beggars. The best I can do for them is feel I'm glad they're not using a gun to take my money. Sometimes I give them something and sometimes I don't. Mostly I don't because it means digging in my bag but if it's handy then sometimes I do. Sigh. If I thought my dog risked death from cadging treats - I wouldn't let her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 People dont read so IMHO its a waste of time. House guests get the riot act when they arrive and transgressors get evicted outdoors I watch anyone that approaches my dog and get stuck right in if they try to feed them anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 and here am I thinking, why would anyone make a dog eat its own collar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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