Anyone who happens to be a parent to a dog who seems to be always begging for food — yours, their own, or both — should at least take comfort in the fact that they are not alone. Trying to get more food and treats out of the human in their lives is a very typical doggy pastime, after all.
It’s hard to say if any dog can get their point across quite as well as the Mini Goldendoodle below, though. Just listen to those howls!
According to Louie’s mom, he’s already had his dinner, but far be it from him to let that stop him from begging for another.
Even just being reminded that he already ate is offensive to him. That is such a sassy howl!
No word on whether or not his mom gave in, but who could blame her if she did?! It has to be hard to say no to that face.
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Why Dogs Beg for Food — Even if They’re Not Hungry
Louie was asking for second dinner in the video, implying that he’s already eaten first dinner, but many dogs won’t let that pesky little fact stop them from trying to get more food. But if they’ve recently eaten a meal and are still begging for food, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your dog is still hungry.
As PetMD points out, there are a lot of reasons to explain the begging behavior. The site claims that since dogs love food so much and their sense of smell is so strong that they simply can’t help themselves. They might be stuffed, but there’s always room for more when you’re a dog, apparently.
Other dogs might just want your attention and have found that if they beg for food, they get it (even if it’s not the good kind of attention).
If you’d like to put a stop to this behavior ASAP, there are a couple of things you can try. Next time they beg, ignore the behavior entirely. You can also start eating in one designated area and make sure it’s not near where the dog eats — that way, no boundaries are crossed.
Now, if you ask me, Louie needs a treat or something.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.