My dog is a picky eater, I've tried everything. How can I help?

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my dog, fuzzy is a very picky eater... we have been on multiple diets so far and we have been on raw for at least 3 months. I know he doesn't like it, but i'm out of options! i've tried EVERYTHING! Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 36 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Choose one diet Fuzzy will eat and stick with it. What he likely has done is effectively trained you to feed him what he wants, when he wants. Dogs thrive on routine, so feed him on a consistent schedule if you aren't already. Prepare his food at the appointed time and leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether he has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Here's the tough part....do not feed him anything else between meals. Be firm no matter how much he may whine or beg. He will not starve. He will eat once he realizes there will be no other food options coming. You can mix in some warm water or a teaspoon of plain baby food to stimulate the appetite.

My dog is a picky eater, I've tried everything. How can I help?

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