My dog wont eat dry dog food

My dog used to do the same thing. Just add a little bit of milk to the bowl with the food and after a while start taking away the milk.

I have to agree with most everyone else's answers here. A healthy adult dog will not starve themselves, being a strong pack leader, and only giving your pet a chance to eat for 15-20 mins per setting are all really good starts.
I do disagree with feeding a variety long term. My dogs eat everything they are given within reason, but I am a good, strong, fair pack leader and they know it.

My biggest concern is with the answer of folks who have dental issues with these dogs. If you have every had a chipped, loose, or infected tooth you know how much this hurts. I hope they will seek medical attention and a proper teeth cleaning from the veterinarian.

Barring any physical problems, Moms right. Your making him fussy. No healthy animal will ever starve themselves. When you train a dog, you put the food down for 20 minutes. Whatever he doesn't eat gets picked up. That way he learns to eat when he should. I know some people who leave food out all the time. If that works for them, fine. It's hard to do if you have more than one dog. You have to be strong pack leader to your dog for him to be well balanced and confident. When you are a weak leader your dog can become fearful and untrusting. Never feel sorry for a dog. To them it means you are weak and not a leader and they will never respect you. Read up on dog behavior and it will help you understand you dog more. Your dog is not human and never will be, no matter how much you wish it. If you try it will only confuse and frustrate him. He likes being a dog! Find a good quality food and stick with it.

Is the dog small or big? How old is the dog? Does your dog eat hard dog biscuits or only soft chewy treats?

One of my dogs has a chipped tooth and that seems to make it sensitive. As a result, she won't eat any hard biscuits and dry dog food that isn't small bites. Or your dog might just be picky. My dog Allie is very slender and she has no problem starving for a couple of days when she doesn't like the food. She also doesn't like IAMs gravy at all. She will eat the dry food, small bites most of the time, and sometimes I mix in a canned dog food that is chunks in gravy and I mix it up really good and she'll eat that up.

Don't add in canned broths or gravies for humans, a lot of these contain onions though it is not listed in the ingredients. Stocks and broths are often meat bones that are browned and then simmered with a variety of vegetables. If you have a small dog that could be dangerous.

You could try different foods like a raw diet.

However, if you stick with the canned or soft type of foods, you need to brush your dog's teeth everyday.

I had the same problem with my dog!! How old is he? And what kind of dog is he? Send me a message and I'll try to give you some suggestions based on that.