Dogs love their food and snacks

In ancient times when dogs were 'In the wild' and had to scavenge for food, food wasn't guaranteed, so dogs are programmed to eat as much as possible whenever it's available so they can survive through the next "famine".

Some breeds have genetic predispositions for constant hunger or anxiety from past neglect. It's a mix of survival programming, sensory appeal, learned behaviors, and sometimes underlying medical or emotional factors.

Dogs have an acute sense of smell and will instantly know if you have healthy snacks or dog treats for them and will follow you around until you give them some. If your dog starts following you around more than usual, you should try to find our what they want as they may be trying to communicate with you.

Try to read your dog's body language as they might follow you more when it’s getting close to meal times, or walking time, or they need to go outside for a wee or poop, or they just may feel unwell.

Food is often associated with love and affection, the owners attention, or training rewards, making them excited about mealtime.

Sometimes, a dog's desire to please you can make them take a treat, even if they are not truly hungry. Dogs are also attracted to the strong scents and flavors of fats and proteins and find them inherently delicious.

Boredom, stress, or anxiety can also cause a dog to focus more on eating particularly if they are not getting enough outdoor exercise and walkies. Dogs generally have a higher metalbolic rate than humans, which means they burn energy much faster and need to eat more food to refuel more often. 

Your dogs health condition like diabetes, parasites, or even certain medications can also increase your dogs appetite.

Image courtesy of Freepik.com