The daily energy requirement for dogs depends on the amount of energy that their body expends each day. Many factors can influence the energy requirement of a pet, and these factors must all be considered when determining the number of calories and the quantity of food they need. An individual animal’s weight is affected by body composition, age, and caloric intake. A dog’s social environment, too, can influence feeding behaviour and food selection. For example, dogs often respond to the presence of other dogs by increasing their rate of eating and are also capable of learning food preferences from other dogs. Similarly, the owner’s behaviour can influence a dog’s food choices!
