It would help if you actually put out all her food for the day and take a portion of that away to use as treats. Hounds are usually as happy with a bit of their normal diet as a reward as they are with doggy chocolate. Let's face it - it goes down so quick they don't have a clue what it is!!!

As for fruit and veg.... great idea but introduce it to the main feed gradually!! A lot of extra fibre that the dog is not used to digesting is going to make life pretty unpleasant for you - if you get the wind I'm sailing on?!?!

Raw, minced carrots, cabbage and any cooked (not salted and not buttered) root vegetables are excellent as tummy fillers and add vitamins. Garlic, raw and minced is great ( one clove every other day).

If you intend to make vegetables a major part of the diet you must be careful with the dog food you mix them with. Although it is highly unlikely that you could get to the stage of overload no supplements should be given unless the vet approves.

All in all an excellent idea, but as a gradually introduced main diet food before you get to the treat stage. It will not hurt your dog to give little bits as treats - but if your going to do it, why not go for the full benefits?