I'm *trying* to incorporate some of the BARF diet. I have read that it helps to alleviate overall boredom and takes longer for them to eat. The reasoning is that in the wild, dogs spend all day looking for a meal. When given kibble, they gobble it down and look for more. Malone just *gobbles* kibble if left to himself. I have been handfeeding at every opportunity (usually 2out of 3 meals per day) for probably two months now. They say its very important for your dog to "learn" to chew before you go all the way on the barf diet. It's been uphill at best, but we are working on LEARNING to CHEW!