My Frenchie Only Drinks Freshly Poured Water

Frenchie Mama · Mar 27, 2015

I have two frenchies who I adore but they both do this weird thing where even if they are thirsty, they will only drink water right when I pour it in their bowls. If I give them plenty of water, they will drink right away and then will never touch it again. I am constantly having to empty out their bowls throughout the day so they drink. Is this a frenchie thing or just a my pups thing? Is there a trick? Thanks!

Calle Roo · Mar 27, 2015

Quella has this: Drinkwell® 360 Pet Fountain | Automatic Feeders | PetSmart She doesn't have a preference between the fountain and her other water dishes throughout the house, so unfortunately, I'm not much assistance.

XoXo from Quella La Roux and her mommy too!

2bullymama · Mar 28, 2015

I thin it is your pups.... maybe get one of those water dispensers that hang on the side of the crate or the bowls that look like a water jug?

Petmate® Mason Jar Replenishing Feeder | Food & Water Bowls | PetSmart

Tgirl · Mar 28, 2015

I think they would drink it if they were thirsty. Changing it a couple times a day should be plenty.

Alice Kable · Mar 28, 2015

I think your pups are training you to be always at their service! I know my Buster has done an excellent job training me!!!

davidh · Mar 28, 2015

They do like fresh water, but will still drink out of the bowl when it has set for awhile, try the lick bottles that hang on the side of a crate to see if they will drink from them.

Frenchie Mama · Mar 28, 2015

Thanks guys! I will try that!

Squishy Walnuts · Mar 30, 2015

Wally will drink from a puddle if I let him so no he is not picky about fresh water. I like the idea of the replenishing feeder.

shortstuff · Mar 30, 2015

This is totally our shepherd mix, Shasta! She's always such a princess, but especially when it comes to water. We've got one of those fountain bowls too, but she refuses to drink out of it unless it's just been filled. It got to a point where Shasta would have to have her own separate small water dish that we fill several times a day just so the picky girl will have some water! Bisou, our Frenchie, is the exact opposite. She drinks from the fountain bowl, Shasta's little bowl, empty pots in the garden that fill up from the sprinklers, puddles... if it's water, she'll drink it! I wish we had a solution here, but it seems that if we want Shasta to keep hydrated, we have to pander to our little princess!