I think there will always be varying opinions about transition from one food to another. There are detailed instructions for a two week transition on the Guru bag and I can let you have that information if you wish. Of course some dogs won't need this. As Coaster has advised, in the absence of a UK representative, perhaps Beth at Gentle might be able to help. I have contacted this and another cold pressed company and found them to be helpful. You could also ask on their Facebook page. Knowing what cold pressed food is like, and from reading reviews, I can't see many dogs having problems with it. As for soaking dry food, I have frequently done this in the past, crumbling the food once it is wet. I prefer feeding it in this way and of course the dog is then not always at the water bowl. Added to that, it takes them a bit longer to eat it, especially if a slow feeder is used.
The problem with Lukullus is that there is no dedicated UK website (at least I haven't found one), although Zooplus does have information about the product. The review on All About Dog Food is
here. I am glad that your dog likes the product and yes, it is rather strange when you first see it. A friend of mine who keeps horses reckons it looks like pony nuts! However, you soon get used to it and the smell is so much nicer. I found that my dogs lost the strong doggy aroma that they sometimes get with some dry dog food. Remember to weigh the food out and that your dog may need less than the Burns. You will be 'rewarded' with smaller, firmer stools - much easier to pick up. I really hope that everything goes well for you and your dog. Look forward to hearing more.
Further information re Lukullus Duck and Lamb:Zooplus link for this product is
here.Analysis:protein 23.5 %
fat 9.5 %
fibre 4.9 %
ash 7.9 %
calcium 1.25 %
phosphorus 0.92 %
magnesium 0.09 %
iron 200.0 mg/kg
sodium 0.37 %