My picky dog only eats wet food. How to switch to dry kibble?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Dogs on canned food with dry food. Want them on dry food only. Very picky dogs. Thinking for their transition blending freeze dried bully mini cubes to make a yummy powder on top. A youtuber names Simpatico recommended for finicky dogs (liver treats) but how and when can I fade that out? Thinking just a table spoon or so the most on the food
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Published on April 29th, 2018
Mix a teaspoon or two of canned food in with the kibble. Leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether they have eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not offer any food between meals. Be consistent, dogs thrive on routine. Be firm, they will not starve.
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Published on May 7th, 2020
Hello. I do not recommend a raw diet because of the concerns about bacterial contamination. You might want to try something like Fresh Pet, or The Farmers Dog ( https://www.thefarmersdog.com ) & see how Samson does with this. Thanks for contacting PetCoach.
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Published on December 18th, 2016
Creating a balanced homemade diet for a dog is actually fairly complicated - for this reason, it's best to consult with a veterinary nutritionist to help you formulate a diet for him if you really want to do this. If this isn't an option for you, the website www.balanceit.com is a good starting point that will walk you through the basics of creating a diet. Alternatively, you could also try feeding a good quality canned dog food that is already complete and nutritionally balanced - many dogs prefer canned food and will eat it more readily than dry kibble.
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Published on January 2nd, 2019
What she is doing is training you to feed her what she wants when she wants it. You can stop this by discontinuing the chicken bits. If she isn't on a consistent schedule for feeding, start one immediately. Dogs thrive on routine. Prepare her food and leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether she has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not offer any food or treats between meals except for tiny training rewards. Do not worry, she will not starve herself. She will eat when she is hungry and sees that no other food is forthcoming. Be firm and be consistent otherwise you may be creating a very finicky eater.
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