Dogs vary just as people do. Some dogs like the feeling of having their stomachs full, and will continue to eat or seek out food until they can regain that feeling. The food should be replaced with more attention, more back scratching, and more tender words for the nutritionally deprived pup. Some dogs can be convinced that a carrot stick or a piece of ice is a good treat. This is a an excellent strategy because the dog feels rewarded, and is not consuming unnecessary calories or fat.
Many dogs enjoy green beans.
These can be added to daily food rations to give the dog the sensation of more food in the stomach, and adds the benefit of extra fiber. Start a walking program with the athletically challenged canine. This may be a slow process when the dog feels winded and is panting in the first block. It is easy to feel sorry for the dieting dog, but it is important to resist the temptation of slipping a treat under the table. The sooner the dog accepts that there are no scraps coming, the better the success of the weight loss program.