Nutrition is probably my weak point when it comes to dogs. I have my adult female on a high quality grain free kibble and use a few tablespoons of wet food to encourage her to eat. She just doesn't like food much. I've tried a few different brands and the most she ever eats is about 1.5 cups per day. So, I am trying to restrict how long she has access to the food and cut out any treats in the house.
The thing is, I don't think I can train her without treats. She is a very soft dog and I have to keep things very positive or she gets miserable. She learns VERY quickly with high value treats like ham, but health has to come first. I need to find some kind of treat for training that will help her meet her caloric and nutrient needs for the day without causing any problems used long-term. She is losing weight and is a very active dog.
I can't use her kibble. Tried that today and she literally clamped her mouth shut and turned away.
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The thing is, I don't think I can train her without treats. She is a very soft dog and I have to keep things very positive or she gets miserable. She learns VERY quickly with high value treats like ham, but health has to come first. I need to find some kind of treat for training that will help her meet her caloric and nutrient needs for the day without causing any problems used long-term. She is losing weight and is a very active dog.
I can't use her kibble. Tried that today and she literally clamped her mouth shut and turned away.
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