i thought I knew the best dry dog food. Chappie. recommended by the Manchester dogs home and put as second best to Hills Science by my vet.

However following some good posts here, I have concluded that different dogs require different diets just as humans do. An athlete will have a vastly different diet to an office worker.

It is not good to give wet(tinned/pouch food) alone.

AVOID food with lots of fillers and colours eg high cereal or soya content.

Change flavours occasionally to keep the dog interested.

Feed less than recommended unless you have a working dog.

If feeding dry food alone give plenty of water or soak the food.

When giving your dog treats, sausages, leftovers etc remember that they are not human and require much less food. so where a couple of sausage may feed a human they will overfeed a dog, especially a medium or small dog.

Avoid cooked bones like chops, they can splinter or block digestion

Don't give dogs pork or chocolate, ever.

My dogs favourite food is fresh Horse poo.
I wonder if he knows where it comes from? Anyone know how to train him off it?