No, both of my girls learned if they beg, they get nothing. If they lie down while I am eating, they will get a few little pieces of whatever I am having. Well...that goes for meals. If I am eating a cookie or something on the livingroom couch, Ginger will sit as close to me as she can get. But she still knows not to jump on me or paw me. That is the deal, be patient and you get a taste, beg and you get nothing.