5 simple tips to make our picky Pomsky eat her dry food (Picky eater dog training)

Some dogs are known for being picky eaters. Our dog is a Pomsky, and Pomskies are particularly fussy when it comes to food. This video covers our tips and tricks to make our picky dog eat her food. Dry food, wet food, paté, kibbles, treats, toppers... we've tried it all! If every meal seems to be a battle, this video is for you.
We want to give a big thanks to Koha for sponsoring this video. We use Koha's Single Ingredient wet food as a topper to Beedi's dry kibbles. If you want your dog to try Koha, you can visit their website at www.kohapet.com. If you use the promo code POMSKY20, you'll get 20% off your first order.
If you want to follow Beedi's adventures, you can find her on Instagram at beedi_the_pomsky. We also want to give credit for the cameo appearance of mamba, another Pomsky. You can check Mamba's Instagram at thepomskymamba. If you want to follow us, our Instagram is james_and_laurent
Music: Orange Foot by Dan Helig

[@JamesandLaurent]

This video is part of our playlist featuring tips and training advice for first time Pomsky puppy owners: kzbin.info/aero/PLCQCXQqQUvKDCqy_weiHoT88xG4mEo97d

[@hannibalking6366]

I'm new 😊 and love these videos. Thanks so much! I use step 5 with a mix of wet and dry lol but they are in separate bowls.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Haha!

[@tammysekuterski9809]

Our Bandit eats mostly wet food (Fresh Pet Select). He loved the chicken at first now only likes beef. We have found that adding apple sauce(1 tablespoon or less) or yogurt(same amount as the applesauce). This is his new favorite, for now at least. Pumpkin worked for a little bit. We also add hard boiled eggs but not every day. The only time he will eat his kibble is in his puzzle board or as his evening snack. We tried mixing the kibble with the wet food but he wouldn’t touch it at all. We never know when he will change and no longer like something so we mix it frequently.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks for all the advice. Yes, rotating and trying new things all the time seems to be the solution :).

[@Yellowlabratory]

It’s fun to hide their food and it’s a game to make them find it.

[@JamesandLaurent]

We sometimes do that too, especially when we want to give her leftovers (e.g. real chicken), but we don't want her to know it came from us :).

[@Yellowlabratory]

Your dog and my dog have a lot in common. Great video.... you guys are a blast

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks so much. Your dog doesn't look like a Pomsky at all 😂🤣😂.

[@Yellowlabratory]

@@JamesandLaurent nahhhhh 🤩

[@Yellowlabratory]

@@JamesandLaurent I need not own a Pomski to appreciate your channel as I do sir

[@JamesandLaurent]

We're glad to have you here :)

[@rawmi7199]

WELCOME BACK!

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks. We'll try to be more reliable over the next few months.

[@chat2tricia]

My pomsky Emi is extremely picky eater! I give her kibble non nom farmers dog rotisserie chicken ground beef. She won’t eat the same food twice a day!

[@JamesandLaurent]

Good luck :)

[@TheWaffleGerbil]

My family and I just got a 9 week old chocolate merle pomsky with deep blue eyes three days ago and I've been looking through a ton of videos on them! We named him Rocket and I feel like he's been very happy in our home so far :) A fun little ball of energy always down for playtime but at the same time very calm and collected haha. Thanks for sharing your tips and I hope that he'll be as healthy and happy as your Beedi in the future!!!

[@JamesandLaurent]

Welcome to the Pomsky family. Consider yourself lucky that Rocket is calm. 'Calm' and 'collected' are not words you hear very often when talking about Pomsky puppies 🤣😂🤣.

[@moisescarrillo6991]

Glad to know my pomksy isn’t the only one! I was getting concerned & thought she was sick.

[@JamesandLaurent]

No. That's a typical Pomsky trait. A lot of them are picky (not just eaters) 😅.

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

This is very common with Huskies. They are insanely pickey and get bored quickly! Changing the way the food looks, or even the color of food can sometimes work, but our 2 huskies require an almost all raw diet that I have to prepare differently each time while rotating the types of food.

[@JamesandLaurent]

We're lucky we don't have to go that far with Beedi :).

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

@@JamesandLaurent Yes, I do think I'm going to try the Koah wet food in this video though. I like that they all have their own specific flavors so you can rotate them... Its strange because that's common to see with cat food, (we actually have a cat, that we have to rotate meal flavors for, because he's insanely picky as well) but with popular brand Dog food you rarely see it. Excited to give it a shot. Ill keep you posted! Beedi is adorable btw! 😍

[@angelapurmort8597]

Great video! I started making batches of food for Sophie in my instant pot. She now licks her bowl clean every day when she used to leave her kibble sit for days without eating it. She is also allergic to chicken so I know she's not getting any poultry when I cook for her.

[@JamesandLaurent]

That is awesome! If Beedi were to become pickier, we would resort to cooking for her. But for now, food from the store still works, although few of them :(. We hope Sophie and you are doing well.

[@Itsmepeggy]

My dog is the same right now!! What’re you making for her if you don’t mind me asking?

[@angelapurmort8597]

@@Itsmepeggy ground beef, beef liver, rice, sweet potato, green beans, broccoli, spinach, carrots, and apple

[@jamesflowers1573]

My Nova can be picky at times but if I swap kibble brands,back and forth she tends not to get bored

[@JamesandLaurent]

That's what we've been doing too. Since Beedi doesn't eat a lot, a bag lasts her 2 or 3 months. We don't blame her for getting bored :)

[@katrinabigg6772]

My pomeranian was a really picky eater. I went with the free feeding method. That way he could snack his food. Worked a wonder. But still had to make different food for him. I found home made food he loved more than kibble and wet dog food.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks for the great tips. Agreed that free feeding and rotating are the best options for a picky eater.

[@katelyn2224]

Please don't free feed your dog! This can easily lead to obesity.

[@akasyao6379]

Very useful! I have a blue Merles Pomsky and he’s very cheeky and sometimes picky!! I have had him for a year and he’s a just over one years old and only prefers wet food he only has dry foods if I hand feed it. I also have trouble with him communicating with other dogs without him humping then after a couple mins what can I dooo 🙈

[@JamesandLaurent]

Those tricks of mixing wet and dry food have worked for us. Have you tried puzzles?

[@akasyao6379]

@@JamesandLaurent not yet I will try to mix them today! I’m sure it’s not only my pomsky but he is extremely hyper when he sees guests he jumps and tries to kiss themmm although he’s mainly a good dog I just can’t get him to fully stop this behaviour and some guests don’t like a very active dog what can I do??

[@JamesandLaurent]

Watch Zak George or Sixty Formula. There's two of the best puppy training channels we've seen.

[@melanieevans4591]

We give ours Canada and soft goods also and some chicken and a treat hamburger. We also have a pomeranian and mini pin. Pomsky 1yr,Pom 2yr and Min Pin Dec will be 2yr..Our Pomsky is the most active. Have a good day. Love watching your videos.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for the thanks :)

[@aidans666]

My Pomsky that I just got he is only 5 months old and already weighs 35lbs how big do you think he will get?

[@JamesandLaurent]

Probably north of 50 lbs. We have a whole video about Pomsky weight that explains it all. You should watch it to get a better sense.

[@moisescarrillo6991]

That ain’t no pomsky they sold you a full on HUSKY. 🙄😂😂

[@moisescarrillo6991]

My baby is 11.8 lbs @ 9 months.

[@Snowshoe_Kitty]

Phantom is picky but he is also very sensitive! He has food and seasonal allergies so we are careful with what we feed. We have settled on feeding fresh, I use Just Food For Dogs fish and sweet potato recipe. I cook enough to last us a week, and it seems to be the best. It has reduced his seasonal itchyness. We used to feed kibble, and I do keep a bag of Orijen six fish on hand for emergencies and he does enjoy the kibble when it is on occasion. We also use the kibble as treats for training.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Thanks for the tips!

[@antoniumsolutions1791]

My Pomsky Bucky will only eat meat. He is sooooo picky. For some reason he turned his nose up at his steak tonight. It is so frustrating. I have to contact his vet to find a multi vitamin for him. Trying to get him to take medicine is challenging too, but I found if I put it in cream cheese he will eat it.

[@JamesandLaurent]

We use peanut butter and Beedi loves it.

[@clemreff]

Hi! I want a pomsky so badly, and my birthday is coming up. My Dad isn’t really sure about getting a pomsky mainly cause of the price tag. I’ve wanted one fore 2 years but idk if he’s gonna budge. He was saying that we aren’t home enough to own a dog. My mom works a 9-5 job in retail 3 days a week, my dad is a lawyer who works 6 days, and me and my little brother go to school for 6 hours. I would also have the whole summer to train the dog, since my birthday is at the end of June. Would this schedule be healthy for a pomsky? By the way me and my family go on a lot of walks.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Pomskies are a lot tougher dogs than their cute look might indicate. A lot of owners get surprised when their rambunctious puppy shows up and it is not the lap dog they thought they were getting. If you are a first time dog owner, a Pomsky might not be the easiest option, unfortunately. They are not easy puppies to raise. Please watch our other video 'Is a Pomsky the right dog for you?' before you make any decision.

[@akasyao6379]

@@JamesandLaurent 100% agreed I did weeks and weeks of endless re search about them and although they are small and beautiful to look at they have a tough personality however, very happy dogs with loads of energy 🙈

[@beautiful20106]

Adopt from shelter better

[@jonelledixon]

i got a pomsky puppy yesterday and although she’s precious, trying to get her to eat has been a struggle. The pet store i bought her from gave me dry food and wet food to feed her along with instructions/measurements. However, no matter what i do she just won’t eat. She will sniff it and lick it a bit but never actually eat it. Not sure what else to do for my baby girl 😭😭😭🥺

[@JamesandLaurent]

It might also be the stress of the move. Trial and error and you should eventually figure out what she likes. Good luck!

[@jonelledixon]

@@JamesandLaurent thanks! I actually just got back from the Vet, and it turns out she just didn’t like the food. So the vet gave me new food to feed her and now she’s licking her bowl clean 🙌🏼🔥

[@JamesandLaurent]

Good to hear. Just be aware that she might get bored of the same old food eventually and you might have to rotate again at some point.

[@jonelledixon]

@@JamesandLaurent oooh thank you for that! I appreciate the great tips and advice.

[@JamesandLaurent]

:)

[@katelyn2224]

I honestly don't think the pomsky is "picky". I think there smart when it comes to food. They know what's good and bad. They can easily smell it in the food. A lot of dogs can be nutritionally abused with dry and wet dog food there whole life, causing long lasting health problems. Yet, the pomsky and some other dogs know better to put that stuff in there bodies. You can argue that "she eats it when we put her favorite things in it" but here's the thing.. it's a dog. They will eat there favorite thing if offered. We as humans, the providers.. should do more research in there nutrition and honestly give them a better life.

[@JamesandLaurent]

Not all Pomskies are picky, but some of them are. There are lots of owners who've had many other dog breeds in their life, including Huskies or Pomeranians, and are surprised by how different Pomskies are. They have a mind of their own 😁.

[@katelyn2224]

@@JamesandLaurent question. What is your opinion on the raw diet for pomskys ?

[@JamesandLaurent]

No opinion. We've never tried it.