Not understanding

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We (Me, my DD and her partner) have always had dogs.

Just over a year ago we adopted a fantastic staffie (our dog of choice) of seven years old. She's just fabulous. Only accident inside which DD said was her fault as DD hadn't understood dogs body language.

She's very much loved here, but as always with a rescue, we have very little idea what her "back story" is.

What we do know is that she drinks a lot. The rescue centre told us this, but had that checked and she was fine.

So, all good. Except, DD and her partner refuse to refill her water bowl when it's empty. Only twice a day. And they will not feed dog until DD comes home from work (anywhere between 4:00 and 5:30).

Dog starts begging for food at 4:00.

This is really upsetting me. I think, if dog "asks" for water, they should have it. If a dog is used to being fed at 4:00, then it should be fed at 4:00

I admit, I'm totally soppy and besoted by this little girl, so maybe I'm being unreasonable to be distressed by this.

And yes, she's v greedy. Despite the fact that when she was in kennels they said she was not motivated by food. She totally is.

I'm prepared to argue with my family on her behalf, but if I'm being over emotional about dogs needs, I will accept that and shut up.

Id appreciate views, thanks

My lab can empty 2-3 bowls that hold over a pint of water in a 24 hour period. More on a hot day.
He is on dry food and tbh spills a good amount ( sloppy drinker)
I would never restrict his access to water.

You get to know what's normal water consumption for your own dog with obvious adjustments for weather/different food etc. However in OPs case it was suggested that the dog drunk 'excessive' amounts which would make me want a vet check to ensure there wasn't something underlying causing that.

Dog should ALWAYS have water available. I would report anyone who withheld fresh water from their pet ( unless under instruction from vet i.e. medical reasons)

If they’re just fed up of refilling the water bowl i.e. it’s laziness & it’s a tiny bowl, then they should get a bigger bowl/another bowl.

If they’re trying to train her to drink less for some reason they need to rethink. Take her to the vet again for a second opinion if necessary.

Feeding when it suits them is fine, though.

Whose dog is it really? It sounds like it belongs to your DD and her DP?

Perhaps the dog is drinking it's fill because it can't be sure when it will next get a drink? I don't know if dogs think like that though.
Inexcusable not to supply a dog with constant and unlimited water. It's hardly difficult is it?