u/niddha232

Hey everyone, looking for some advice on resetting my dog's drinking habits.
Over the 6th months, my dog got used to eating home-cooked meals (boiled red rice + chicken) mixed with a lot of liquid/broth. Because of this, he has completely stopped drinking plain water from his bowl.

Whenever I offer fresh, plain water, he sniffs it and walks away, clearly waiting for me to bring out chicken broth or a watery meal instead. If I try to dilute broth into his water, he sniffs the weak aroma and refuses it. If I drop chicken pieces to the bottom of the water bowl, he has learned to delicately pluck the meat out with his teeth while barely swallowing any liquid.

If I stop wet food he stay without drinking water full day
He is completely healthy, active, and has normal energy, so I know this isn't a medical issue—it's purely a learned behavioral preference. However, I want to transition him back to drinking clean, plain water from a bowl like a normal dog so he doesn't rely 100% on liquid in his meals. Because he sick days he stays without water

Last 6 months he only eating wet food like water mixed if I stop wet food he not drinking water full day im worried please help

My dog last 5 - 6 months eating wet food because he stopped to drink vet says no problem he eats chicken mixed rice with water , daily 1 egg yogurt like this if I stop wet food he not trying to drink water he full days staying dry. Pls help

My dog last 5 - 6 months eating wet food because he stopped to drink vet says no problem he eats chicken mixed rice with water , daily 1 egg yogurt like this if I stop wet food he not trying to drink water he full days staying dry. Pls help

My dog last 5 - 6 months eating wet food because he stopped to drink vet says no problem he eats chicken mixed rice with water , daily 1 egg yogurt like this if I stop wet food he not trying to drink water he full days staying dry. Pls help

For the last 4 months, my dog has completely stopped drinking plain water. The only way he gets any hydration is because I mix a large amount of water into his meals (chicken and rice).
I’ve tried everything to get him back to his normal drinking habits, but he refuses. Yesterday, I tried withholding his food for a full day to see if he would drink out of thirst, but he still didn't touch his water bowl at all.
How can I safely encourage him to start drinking from his bowl again? I want to make sure he stays properly hydrated, but I don't want him relying entirely on water-soaked food forever. Thank you for any advice!