Yum Cha for fussy eaters
Well, my Gibby is not particularly fussy, but meal times were becoming a chore - would she eat this or that?
Strange as it may seem, she appeared intimidated by plates. Just didn't like eating from a plate (or bowl). It grew frustrating because I didn't want uneaten food hanging around attracting ants and flies.
She seemed to like some things sometimes, not other times. You guys know the score.
So I bought a sturdy, vinyl placemat, and put out a selection of food in bite sized pieces for her to graze. Results were spectacular and this has become our regular food regime.
I've always encouraged my dogs to eat a large variety of foods, so that they don't get stuck on one or two things. It only took a little adjustment on my part to freeze/defrost her food in smaller quantities so that I can pull little bags that last a couple of days from the freezer.
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Judging from the mess on her sweet face, she enjoyed dinner! 
She is adorable! 
Fair dinkum, I just can't describe or explain the difference since I've been doing Yum Cha dinner. Bonus is very little food is wasted.
I know some people will not consider this worthwhile, but to have a small dog regularly eat all of her meals without waste, is a big bonus. There's nothing exotic in the her yum cha - chicken, dog loaf, some raw meat, some homecooked, occassionally a sardine or two....
What was she digging for?
I've never heard of Yum Cha.
No waste here either. Dry kibble & scraps. 👍
I agree about free range dogs!
I know some DUers are driven mad by fussy cats. Maybe this approach will help. I dunno.