My picky dog only eats chicken snacks. How to get him to eat kibble?

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I have a 4 year old yorkiepoo. He’s has been a finicky eater since I got him. Have tried all brands and types but he just won’t eat it. So I gone him snack with chicken flavor. That he will eat but snacks it’s enough for him. What foods can I give him so he can eat that and lean off the snakes and get his nutrients? Oh he hates wet food. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

What Jet has done is effectively trained you to feed him what he wants to eat. You can break him of the habit, but it will take time and effort. Dogs thrive on routine, so begin a consistent feeding schedule if you don't already have one. Choose a kibble he will eat. There are many good ones on the market. Since he likes chicken, choose a chicken flavor. Once you have chosen a diet, stick with it. Changing diets frequently may lead to stomach upset and can reinforce a finicky eater's behavior. Prepare his meal at the scheduled time and leave it down for 20 to 30 minutes before picking it up, whether he has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next scheduled mealtime. You can mix some warm water or a teaspoon of baby food into the meal to stimulate his appetite. Do not feed him between meals or offer any snacks. You'll need to be firm and resist his begging. He will not starve. He will eat when he gets hungry and realizes no other food will be forthcoming.

My picky dog only eats chicken snacks. How to get him to eat kibble?

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