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Feeding disaster

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Question
I have a 3 yr.old toy poodle. She is very sweet. However, I ruined her since puppyhood with giving in to her begging for my food. Now she sits next to me when I eat and barks for my food. I always give in and give her a piece. Now she will not eat dog food. I have tried every top quality brand, and she just won't eat it without me coaxing her with a little cheese on it, or bacon drippings, etc. I am so mad with myself for creating such a nightmare for myself and for her. How can I retrain her to eat DOG food?
And how much and and often do I feed her? She weighs 10 lbs.

Answer
Sounds heavy for a toy poodle, The only thing you can do it leave a dish of hard kibble down and neglect to give her andything from the table and no treats in the evening she'll get hungry and eat her food if she isreally spitful she wont try it until the next day but without giuving her anything else to eat she isnt going to starve herself to death and will eat it.