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@bomber911 Dogs can be weird and just not like certain things. it could be he prefers something more flat. My dog doesn't like some bowls.

@jesmo You're kind of enabling the picky eating by giving her something new after she decides she doesn't want the old food anymore. You've just got to stick with it. After a while they will realize what they get is what they get. Now you can add toppers if it helps. As long as they are dog...

@bomber911 Are you sure he's being picky, as in doesn't like the food? Or could it be he doesn't like the bowl? If he simply doesn't like the food, there are toppers you can add. Bone broth is great for picky dogs and isn't too expensive. Sometimes just soaking the kibble in warm water works...

@ctlguy Do you have a Pet Supplies Plus in your area? If so, my dog who also can't have chicken eats their Optim Plus brand. Specifically the sensitive skin and stomach salmon and oatmeal formula. It's similar to Purina Pro Plan but a bit cheaper.

@hr_19 Is there a reason you want to feed raw? It's typically not recommended due to the amount of risks it has. Most vets recommend staying away from it. I personally will never feed raw. Kibble is balanced and perfectly fine. And there's a crap ton of affordable options. Iams is personally my...

@donnyb We buy at Pet Supplies Plus. It's super close by and because a family member works there we get a pretty good discount. I've personally never had an issue with anything purchased there.

@pioneer3mm I don't think it's extreme at all. It's a good thing they recalled it all. They are working to fix the issue. My main concern is why nothing was done sooner. There were reports of pets getting sick earlier this year while eating Victor. I believe some people got sick as well. This...

@cathya I personally will never use an easy walk, but I'm not completely against them. They do have a time and place but I also see them misused more often than not. This sounds more like someone failing to use equipment properly over the equipment itself failing. It's also worth noting, cloth...

@iowagander I would definitely feed Eukanuba if it was an option for my dog! He just can't have it because it has chicken. It meets WSAVA guidelines which is something I personally look for in a food. Purina Pro Plan is actually easier to find (depending on your area) and very similar. So it...

@acquanette Honestly, if the dog is doing fine with Dog Chow, I wouldn't see a reason to switch unless you really want to. I prefer Pro Plan myself but only because my dog needs a more specialized diet.

@reformedpowerhouse While most vets tend to recommend only WSAVA compliant brands, some vets don't, and others (like my vet) don't really care what you feed as long as the dog is doing well on the diet. A lot of it's just personal preference (what works for their individual pets and...

@jackih Any trainer that judges is a no go for me. A true trainer should never judge an owner nor blame them for their dog's reactivity. Even if the owner may have caused something, they likely didn't know. So many trainers just like to make the owner feel bad and that's never a good thing...

@mjones66 Your best bet is rubber toys like Kongs. My dog only likes plush squeaky toys. The only time he likes other things is if food is involved. He's actually gotten better as he's gotten older. He used to demolish toys within a couple of days. Now most of his toys last a couple of months...

@mombright It's not something I would personally feed. I stick to WSAVA compliant brands as much as I can. Although my current dog is not on one (he did great on Purina but it became too expensive). And as others said, ingredients will not tell you much about the food. I only look at...

@seashells Just be careful with Acana, grain free is not recommended unless the dog truly has a grain allergy. Acana has reports of DCM.

@ryewolf Where did you get the recipe, and who formulated it? Homemade diets MUST be formulated properly, otherwise it's a risk for all sorts of issues. If it's not done by a board certified veterinary nutritionist, I'd highly recommend getting advice from one. At least consult your vet on it...

@luin31 If cutting down the amounts hasn't helped, more exercise may be helpful. Or switching to a food tailored for weight loss.