Dogs may leave food around the house due to instinctual behaviors like hoarding or saving food for later, feeling anxious or stressed, or simply not being hungry at the moment. It could also be a sign of a medical issue or a dislike for the food provided.
They can get maggots if you leave their dog food out too long in the summer. Flies can get in your house and lay eggs in you dog`s dog food the larvae ffeed on the dog food.
Keep the dog out of the house.
Maybe they feel like that is marking their territory inside the house?
the dog doesn't like the dog house, dont leave him outside, it would be best to leave him indoors
She may be trying to spread her territory around. Ask a dog behaviorist or your vet for specific answers.
To train a food-obsessed dog to have better behavior around food, you can use positive reinforcement techniques such as rewarding good behavior with treats, teaching the "leave it" command, and setting clear boundaries around meal times. Consistency and patience are key in helping your dog develop better behavior around food.
Dogs hide food around the house as a natural instinct from their ancestors to store food for later. This behavior is known as caching, and it is a way for dogs to ensure they have a backup supply of food in case they need it in the future.
i have greyhounds and pet dogs and we always leave the dog bowl on the ground and it makes no difference to them.
Dogs may moan when you leave the house because they are experiencing separation anxiety or loneliness. They may miss your presence and feel anxious when you are not around. It is a common behavior in dogs that are closely bonded with their owners.
Slowly introduce the frisbee to the dog. When you have it in your hand give the dog treats so that the dog knows that the frisbee is not a bad thing. Leave the frisbee around the house so that the dog gets used to seeing it. Soon enough your dog will be comfortable with it.
feed you dog some treats or dog food in a bowl at your house
You could leave your dog at a friends place while traveling. If that is out of the question you could probably find a shelter type place for dogs specifically for people who travel & can't take dogs along. you just have to look around, but there is usually one in every city.