I've got Badger on Royal Canin twice a day and then at night some cooked chicken or turkey and sometimes a bit of lamb. He also has dry treats during the day or some apple when I have one. I've tried to keep his diet as simple as possible. One thing I have tried with great success - something I remember my grandmother doing with her rottweiler/lab cross - when he won't eat his dry food is to put it in my lap and pretend to eat it making big crunching and smacking noises. I also offer some to my husband and we both pretend to enjoy this 'rare treat'. This has worked unfailingly because as soon as Badger sees that we're eating it, he eats it. I don't give it all to him straight away but just one at a time and within a few minutes, he's gulping down mouthfuls. It's a simple trick but I find it works very well when he;s being picky and I think he also enjoys the hand-feeding aspect (such attention-seekers, Yorkies!) |