First supposing that there is nothing wrong with the kibble, it is spoiled or such the dog will eat it but keep in mind the food you are feeding her is way more appetizing and you have trainer her to refuse kibble. If she refuse's it she gets something better to eat. Contrary to some belief a dog will not starve itself. Given no other choice it will eat kibble. It may take a while but just offer kibble. twice daily after 15 minute pick-up the bowl. don't offer anything else don't make a fuse to try and coax her to eat or when she doesn't eat. She will enventual eat the kibble but it will likely take days and you must remain strong about not giving her other options including treats.
which bring up another method to make kibble more appealing. Start by using as a treat like a cookie. Actual most kibble is more flavorful than a milkbone. It will take time on the order of month but kibble used in this way is like to become more appealing to her
If you do not mind perparing home cooked meal continue to do so. If you are concerned about adequit nutrition educate your self. here a partial list to get started.
DOG HEALTH AND NUTRITION FOR DUMMIES
HOME PREPARED DOG & CAT DIETS
FEEDING YOUR DOG FOR LIFE
K9 KITCHEN: YOUR DOGS' DIET
also there are commercial products to make kibble more appealing like
Iams Savory Sauce But it has been my experience that dogs have a tendency to lick/eat the parts that they like and leave the rest unless motivated to eat what they don't particularly care for.
For those suggesting water, gravy, canned food added again it comes down to each individual dog.
After his oral surgery toughy could only have soft food. We thought the typical bland diet of boiled hamburg and/or chicken and rice would work well. He ate reluctantly and lightly. His kibble soaked and ground up in the food processor went over better but he was still lossing weight and not finishing his entire ration. When his mouth healed sufficiently to have whole dry kibble again he started finishing his bowl and putting weight back on. To a large extent a dogs preferrence is base on what is familure to them. If you are going to change that it will take some persitance but dogs are basically scanvenger and will eat almost anything provide they are not given a choice.
[ January 16, 2006, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: Toughynutter ]