How to Feed Puppies on a Timetable With Dry Dog Food

Feeding puppies on a timetable with dry dog food is easier than it seems. Puppies adjust to new things readily, and once they are used to a schedule they will follow it well. Puppies thrive on consistency and stability, so a regular feeding timetable is helpful to you and them. If you feed puppies on a timetable with dry dog food, you can plan for potty breaks, making house training easier.

Instructions

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      Set a timetable for feeding the puppies. Make sure the times fit with your schedule and you can stick to them consistently. Generally, 6- to 12-week-old puppies should be fed four times a day, 13-week-old to 6-month-old puppies should be fed three times a day. Young dogs older than six months can be fed twice a day.

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      Measure an appropriate amount of dry dog food into bowls and place each bowl in front of a puppy. Leave the food for 10 to 15 minutes. Give a puppy some more food if it finishes everything in the bowl. Allow the puppies to eat as much as they want within this period, then remove the food.

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      Keep food away from the puppies between mealtimes. Treats are great to use for training, but keep those limited, too. Puppies should have enough food for a healthy development but still be eager to eat when mealtime comes.