How to get my picky dog to eat dry food and stop eating human food?

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my APBT won't eat any dry dog food without me adding other items (tuna, small bits of cheese etc.) she will eat table food just fine but I don't want her eating the food we eat.. a lot of sodium. I've used multiple brands.. I've had most luck out of Blue wildnerness evolution diet chicken and rice. But she's still not eating much and I'm at a loss. She won't touch wet or canned dog food. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 30 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Discontinue feeding ALL table food. Choose one dog food and stick with it. Frequent diet changes can create a finicky eater and may lead to GI upset. You can add warm water or a teaspoon of baby food (no onion or garlic) to stimulate Smoke's appetite. If you are not doing so, offer food on a consistent schedule. Dogs love routine and look forward to mealtimes. At her age, she can be fed twice daily. Prepare her food and place it in her designated feeding area. After 15-20 minutes, pick it up whether she has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next scheduled meal time. Do not offer any snacks, treats or other food between meals. Be firm and be consistent. Smoke will not starve. She will eat when she gets hungry.

How to get my picky dog to eat dry food and stop eating human food?

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