In The Call of the Wild, how does the dogs’ owner at the beginning of the selection differ from Hal and Charles in how he feeds the dogs?

Question

He feeds the dogs too little, while Hal and Charles feed them too much.
He regularly feeds the dogs the right amount of food, while Hal and Charles do not.
He often feeds the dogs too much, while Hal and Charles feed them too little.
He usually feeds the dogs a double ration, while Hal and Charles do not.

Answer 1

In The Call of the Wild, the dogs' owner at the beginning of the selection regularly feeds the dogs the right amount of food, while Hal and Charles do not. Hal and Charles tend to overfeed the dogs or do not manage their rations appropriately, which can lead to problems for the animals. The correct answer here is: He regularly feeds the dogs the right amount of food, while Hal and Charles do not.