My dog won't eat from her bowl. Is she a picky eater or sick?

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Ella has been energetic as per normal playing and full of energy however, she refuses to eat unless we feed her. When I put food down she runs away. Is there something wrong with her or is she just a picky eater and prefers to be fed with a spoon? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 1 day old | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

She is being picky because you are allowing her to "train" you. Put the food down for her two or three times per day. Put the food down and leave the room. Leave the food down for 10 minutes and then go back and pick it up. DO NOT talk to her at all. Basically ignore her. Do it the same way each time. She will learn that these are the only times she will get food. DO NOT give any human foods or treats during the day or she won't be hungry. Eventually she will eat. She will not starve herself. That is my recommendation.

My dog won't eat from her bowl. Is she a picky eater or sick?

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