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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/SoftyLushieVelvet on 2025-07-01 20:17:08+00:00.

I was house-sitting for my sister for a weekend while she and her husband went on a trip. They have a big, spoiled golden retriever who’s super sweet but incredibly picky with his food.

Before leaving, she gave me a long list of instructions, including not feeding him any human food because she’s trying to train him better.

The first night, I give him his kibble. He sniffs it, looks at me like I’m stupid and walks off. Barely ate all night. Next morning, same thing. Hardly touching his bowl.

By lunch the second day, I call my sister just to check. She said he’ll eat when he’s hungry. Just stick to the plan. No human food.

He went almost 36 hours without eating. When I tell my sister she replied… OMG why didn’t you give him chicken? He only eats if you mix in shredded chicken!

I reminded her of her own rule.

No human food.

She was annoyed, but also admitted that she should’ve said chicken’s the exception.

Dog got his chicken. Lesson learned.