How do I get my picky dog to eat dry food instead of chicken?

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Hi Vets, Im having a hard time with my dog. When he was still young, I fed him with incanned dog food. Then, I think I lost his appetite because its always the same. I switched it for the mean time to boiled chicken breast, lasted for 5 months. How do I get him back to like dog foods again? I think I want to feed him with dry dog food. Its easier for me to serve. Thaaaanks for the help! Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Your dog has decided what his diet will be, but that's not his job . . . it's yours. Stop feeding him the chicken. Put regular dog food in a bowl on the floor without fuss and leave it for 15 minutes. After that time, pick it up whether he has eaten or not. Do not give him anything--no treats, snacks or human food--until his next scheduled mealtime. Then repeat the process. It may take several times for him to realize that there will be no more chicken, and that he must eat his food. Remember that you are not starving him–he is choosing not to eat. When he is hungry enough, he will. Do not give in or "feel sorry" for him. It will only make it harder to correct. He must have a nutritionally complete diet, and chicken is not sufficient.

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