There are two ways of doing things

As the saying goes: There are two ways of doing thing....my way, or the highway. Well, here at the Mallory School of Parental Management,  we've taken that old verbiage to a new level. We prefer to present your options as: My way, or it ain't gunna get done at all, so don't even bother!!
The Mallory School of of Parental Management really applies this thought process to all facets of your life. Let me explain; you see, now that I can crawl... I crawl where and when I want. You try to keep me in a room, I scream. You try to keep me from playing in the toilet, I scream. You try to keep me from exploring the stairs, I scream. You try to feed me, I scream. With some many different wonderful topics to cover, let's focus on feeding for now, because its the most simple to explain.
With respect to all solid foods, you don't feed me, I feed me...end of conversation. Whether its Veggie Booty, crackers, cookies, bread, or even fruit, here's how it works: you put the food on the tray or in the paw, I put it in my mouth, not you. Sure, it might get a little messy, but when your options are me eating or not eating, you do what you think is best. You want me to starve to death? Or, do you want me to make a little tiny mess?