FlatBlackDog Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Anyone notice that after changing their BC's diet, their ability to tune out distractions declined? After picking our dog up, we moved him off the food the foster provided and on to Pro Plan (Focus) of all things. At the time, it was the only Pro Plan I could purchase. Fast forward to a couple of week later when the bag of Focus was empty and I started him on Savor. I noticed a few days later he was having more trouble tuning out distractions while training. Anyone else see a connection between attention and diet or am I just barking up the wrong tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 If anything such as you have described has happened with my 3 dogs, I have not noticed. And I change to a different kibble with each bag. It sounds unlikely, but I never say never. What ingredient is in Focus that supposedly promotes focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 You've not had this boy for long, right? He could be settling in and feeling a little less like he HAS to pay attention. Could be something new in the way of distractions has occurred. I'd look at more where is he in getting used to his new home and what might be happening environmentally before food. I'd like to know what the ingredient in Focus that provides focus is, too. Ruth and Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I heard an anecdote once (if I remember correct by Andy Nickless who was on these boards a short while), he made a connection with too much protein in the diet, and high strungness. Apparently feeding a lower protein diet cured a dog in training of that. Edit:yep, it was Andy, even found the article he mentions it on his site, here you go: http://www.herding-dog-training-border-collie-sheepdog-dvd.com/sheepdog-training-21-the-correct-food-for-your-dog/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlackDog Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Well the protein in Focus is 29% and in Savor is 26%. We certainly are not working him so I should follow Andy's lead and drop to something with 18%. Proplan's Weight Management Formula comes in a 25%. The lowest level of crude protein in the line of foods. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald McCaig Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Dear Doggers, Dropping the protein is one of the standard remedies for sheep guarding dogs who are aggressive to sheep. Donald McCaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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