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How often should I use mixed food as training treats for picky dogs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 7 months and 9 days old | 46 lbs

My huskies can be picky. So I was thinking of having them eat their kibble mixed with canned food as a training treat. How often should I do this? Like once a day such as their morning meal and the other in the dog run? Should I do this on a walk or inside my house? If not daily how often weekly? Figured it would be good as it will get them another extra training session in.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2018

You may find that sometimes offering nicer food could encourage picky eating and make them less likely to eat their regular food. Ideally treats should be offered outside of their ordinary feeding area and routine or you may have to mix food at every meal if they are underweight and need to eat more

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