Thanks for the advice guys. I did have some reservations about the turkey but i guess I was worried and thought anything was better than nothing. I will definitely try picking is bowl up between feeding times. When I spoke to his previous owner yesterday she said that they always left a bowl of food down, and the dogs would help themselves when hungary. I didn't like the idea as it could lead to weight probs, so you've confirmed my own thoughts on that one. If anyone else has advice would be glad to hear it.