[shelbysmom]

My Shelby is almost 16 weeks old and she was just like your pup when we got her (4 weeks ago). She is still NOT a great eater, but we are getting there. I tried every kind of combo pet food, baby food, dry food, people food combo possible.

Things that work for us.

1) If your dog likes Nutrical, put a little on a few pieces of kibble and leave it in her bowl or try to hand feed to her. (chop up kibble first ?)
2) Play a game with the kibble...throw a piece and see if she will run and get a piece, maybe even eat a few.
3) Go to Petco and buy a 99 cent sample roll of Natural Balance. It's good dog food that can be used as a treat. (see post above) I chop it up for Shelby as a meal sometimes. (Better than baby food right?)
4) Take the food away, don't let her have anything for a few hours. Then "present" the food as if it's the greatest thing ever.

Good luck. Shelby is still a work in progress but yesterday I tried the Nutro that everyone on the board recommends. She seems to like it! She ate 12 whole kibble OUT OF HER BOWL in one sitting. Exciting.