I have fed Acana, Orijen, and Fromm (currently on Fromm) over the past 2 years; they're all quality grain-free dog kibble and I would highly recommend any of the three.
If you're willing to pay more, freeze-dried food patties are hard to resist - Primal, Stella & Chewy's, etc.
In terms of pickiness - Scottie was king of pickiness (and sensitive stomach). I found that if you make your dog think you'll eat his food, he'll be more inclined to eat. For example, if Scottie refused to eat, I'd turn my back on him and pretend to eat it with really yummy slurping sounds; he'd then beg me to feed it to him. Or, before feeding him, I'd do a deep inhale and smell his food and say mmmmmm I'm gonna eat this up before you get to (you gotta really put on a show). Or, make it into a game of whatever sort you can think of.
Some say that putting a bit of organic unprocessed coconut oil can make kibble more appetizing.
I actually hand-fed Scottie for his first year and then had to 'train' him to eat on his own after. Now, he's good with both. Except I have to be in the room and watch him eat, or he won't eat it at all.
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