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Old 08-17-2007, 01:27 PM   #2
Akina
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Welcome to YT.
Can't wait to see Yumi-chan's picture!!
To answer some of your questions;

She still has puppy hair so that is why it looks so wild. Wait until she is maybe 6 or 7 month old when you have her first hair cut. It will come down.

As for the food. Chewing hard kibble is definitely better for their teeth, imo.
My Momiji doesn't like her dry dog food either.
So I mix some soft food (can food, cottage cheese, or boiled chicken) few times a week to try to get her to eat more. (Momiji is one skinny girl...)
And I HIGHLY recommend NOT TO GIVE "Greenies" They are meant for large dogs and I hear horrible story about them.

And treat, oh yes. I went through the same thing. Food is definitely a reward and works great. I'd try cheese or hotdog meat. Or I heard toy and play time can be a reward.

Good luck!!
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