Diana, what we do to prevent Marty from being a "beggar" is we NEVER ever feed him while we're eating, but wait until we're finished and done cleaning up so that he doesn't associate getting a "treat" with us eating dinner. It works very well for him. He lays on my lap while I'm eating, but he doesn't try to get food. Actually, he usually just naps. lol
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