How do I get my dog to eat her food?

Question

I switched my dog to a healthier food (EnviroKibble) last week. My dog wasn't interested so I decided to lead by example. I ate a whole bowl of her food right in front of her, all the time telling her how delicious it was. I actually got full so I gave her the steak I was going to eat. I did this AGAIN the next night, eating a whole bowl as she watched me quizzically! As an interesting side note, she got to eat my lasagna because just like the night before, I was no longer hungry. It's been going on like this for a week, and she seems even less interested in her food now than she was at the start. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

maybe she doesn't like the pattern on the china. is it too masculine for her? try something with roses on the plate ,maybe.  

Answer 2

So how's your EnviroKibble diet going...sounds pretty good and the dog is eating like a Queen too!!!  

Answer 3

Just wait when she gets hungry she will eat  

Answer 4

give it mexican food

Answer 5

umm well u shouldnt force her cuz thats not good.... just wait till shes ready.

Answer 6

If it is dry food, mix some wet food into it. Then she will eat it.

Answer 7

Send her to bed hungry.

Answer 8

Well if I were the dog and were getting to eat steak and lasagna every night while my owner ate my heath nut dog food......I wouldn't be changing much either.

Answer 9

tell me youre kidding - try putting a little bit of chicken broth on it

Answer 10

Stop feeding your dog your food, you silly goose lol

Answer 11

Try to eat both your's and the dog food...let her be hungry and then she will eat all...lol

I'm gonna try this EnviroKibble with my cat too...I will close his noce and i will make him eat it...hehe

Answer 12

You're probably not eating fast enough.

Answer 13

giving her your food is a big mistake. stop immediately, because she is probably confused and thinks that the envirokibble is your food. there are two things you can try. 1: tear up some dog treats and hide them in the food. dogs can never see them but they smell them. it MIGHT get her started with the food. I recommend 2: dont give her anything to eat but the dog food. dogs are smart. even after being used to other dog food or human food, it will occur to her that it is what she is supposed to eat. then make sure you dont feed her other food for a while, it may confuse her. I am not an expert, but i have three dogs.

btw, two of my dogs WILL NOT LEAVE food outside their food bowl. If i spill a drop, they HAVE to eat it, even if they arent hungry. its worth a shot to spill some food on the outside of the bowl.

Answer 14

Eat it's food, give it yours.

Answer 15

mix a little scraps with it till she gets used to it. if that does not work she will not die if she does not eat for a few days she will eat her food when she has to.

Answer 16

yeah, I bet she is sneaking in bed with your girl friend too when you are not looking, sucka!

Answer 17

Just keep up the good work. Ur dog will give in soon.....

Answer 18

Mmmm, EnviroKibble... Now that just sounds tasty.

Answer 19

First of all never give a dog table food silly lol they can get worms from scraps and if you want to get her to eat her dry food what i do is either i add a little water to it or they sale dog gravy at the stores that you can put on top of it for her to eat or just leave the food out if she doesnt eat she doesnt eat eventually she will give in and start to eat it!

Answer 20

I am not a scientist nor am I Swedish. I can not help you. this question is far to hard.  

Answer 21

i'd try switching to frosted EnviroKibble, and for breakfast give her pup tarts once in a while.

Answer 22

I cry that you didn't ask this in Dogs.