Puppies require continual nutritional support in order to maintain a healthy growing body. To keep up with their needs they should have food available to them throughout the day.

There are three popular methods for feeding your new puppy.

Mealtime Feeding

Portion-Control Feeding

Free Feeding

Mealtime Feeding – This methods is idea for young puppies who are being housetrained. This technique usually involves mixing solid food and canned food. Your puppy gets her meals at different times throughout the day. Most dog owners prefer to feed their puppies three meals a day, but there are some people who opt for four meals a day.

It doesn’t really matter if you are feeding your puppy three or four meals a day. The key is to remember to divide their food in equal portions across your chosen number of feedings. It is also more convenient if you schedule the feedings so you do not have to wake up during the night to feed your hungry puppy.

If you choose to feed her three times per day then every eight hours is a good schedule. If you decide on four meals a day then feed her every six hours instead. Keep in mind, however, that you should not reduce your puppy to two meals per day until she is at least five or six months old.

So what is the proper amount of food to feed a puppy?

Portion-Control Feeding – This is probably the most common method of feeding your puppy used today. This is especially helpful for those people who need to work during the day, leaving their puppy home alone.

In this method, you calculate how much food your puppy needs depending on her age, and type of breed. This amount of food is left in her bowl at the same time everyday, usually in the morning before you go to work. Remember to adjust the amount of food you are giving your puppy as she gets older.

By using this method your puppy will be able to nibble on food throughout the day as she gets hungry. Most puppies will only eat a small amount of food at a time. Some puppies will empty their bowls all at one time. However, studies have shown that puppies raised using this feeding method are less likely to overeat when they mature into adult dogs.

If you are having trouble house training your puppy then this method will probably not work for you and is best avoided.

Free Feeding – In this method you make sure that there is always food available in your puppy’s bowl. She is then allowed to nibble on it throughout the day whenever she likes.

This is of course the easiest method to follow since you just make sure you keep filling her bowl. However, it is the method least recommended by vets and breeders. Using this method to feed your puppy makes it harder to housebreak her since you are never really sure when she eats. You also do not have a good idea of how much she is actually eating on a daily basis.

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Is your precious 4-legged friend more of a deliquent than a well behaved pooch? Has training gone awry and you’re going more bald with each day? I assure you that your dog is not trying to be mean, vindictive, or even a deliquent by not following house training!

Wrong! The common misconception that your dog is trying to be vindictive and countermine your house training efforts by refusing to follow the rules is a complete myth.

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Dogs only have the capacity for simple, direct emotions, such as being happy, sad, or scared. Their minds are not capable of plotting ways to seek revenge for that swat on his rear, or how you scolded him an hour ago.

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So take a deep breath and acknowledge that some dogs do however make associations with past experiences. Perhaps your dog has associated something negative with going to the bathroom on the paper or going outside. Perhaps there is some sort of anxiety that is preventing them from doing what they need to do. Don’t forget, your dog by nature, wants to please you and it’s family!

In other words, lets say that you punish your dog for urinating on the front porch. If you continue to scold him for this behavior then eventually your dog will become fearful of using the bathroom outside. All he knows is that he is “outside”, not on the front porch. Your efforts will countermine your house training goals.

Here are some tips for helping with house training. Your dog is going to have accidents, so never punish or yell at your dog when he uses the bathroom inside the house. Most housetraining problems actually stem from owners who completely instill fear in their pets when they go potty on the floor. This creates enough trauma to completely unravel all your efforts into successfully training your dog.

The key is trying not to react. Instead, remove your dog from the room and take him outside in a very calm and relaxed manner. Be sure that he does not see you cleaning up his mess. Quietly clean the area and be sure to use an enzyme-containing house cleaner. Vinegar or liquid soap will do just fine as well. By completely removing all of the older, this helps reduce your dog’s need to urinate and mark the same spot over and over.

Tip: Avoid using ammonia because the smell is very similar to that of a dog’s urine and can stimulate him to pee in the same area.

When all else fails, schedule a visit with your veterinarian so that the doctor can do a complete health checkup of your dog to make sure that there is not a health-related reason for his inability to become house trained.

If your dog is still having problems, then it’s time to call in the professional and take your dog to the vet! There could be some underlying problem such as a sickness or disease or other health condition that might be hampering their ability to be house trained.

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When it comes to the first time that you choose to get a puppy and bring it home, you may wonder as to whether having the new puppy will be a positive experience or not. The truth is that if you have never had a dog before, then having a new puppy in your home will be nothing less than that of a rewarding experience. It does not matter if you are single, have small children ion your home or even if you are retired, adding a dog to your home is a great way of sprucing up your lifestyle. You will need to learn How to Train Your Dog first.

If you are considering buying a puppy for the first time and are not sure whether or not bringing a pet into the house will be a positive experience, just ask around and I can guarantee that you will never find a dog owner who was not happy. Puppies are a great addition to any household, regardless if you have children, whether you are retired, and even if you are a busy young adult going to school or just getting started in life.

If you are retired…

Let’s face it, when it comes to being of retirement age, this also means that there is no longer any kids living in the house which just leaves you and your partner. A dog is a great way of bringing back some life into your home well after you retire. Tending and caring for a puppy is just like having young children in your home.

It is important though that you remember to do your research on the various dog breeds to determine which one will be right for you. When you are retired, you do not need a large dog that easily gets overly excited you need a dog that is usually well mannered and quiet. For every person out there, there is a perfect dog for you.

Getting out on your own…

You don’t have to be retired or even have a family in your home for a new puppy to make a positive change in your life. You could be a young and single adult, maybe even one who is still attending school for a new dog to change your life. It is important to remember certain points of interest and determine if you are able to offer these to your dog without hesitation to determine if getting a puppy is right for you.

1) For starters, a new puppy or even a full grown dog need to receive one on one attention from you on an almost constant basis. If you are not really able to offer this to your new puppy then perhaps you should wait until you can.

2) Taking care of a dog costs money. You have to pay for food and veterinarian visits among many other things. If you are wanting to bring home a new puppy, make sure that you can afford to do it first.

3) Dogs are not temporary friends, they are friends for life. Will you be able to give 5 or even 10 years to your dog without hesitation? Do you think for any reason that you may have to get rid of the dog in a couple years? Bringing a dog into your home is a long-term commitment and make sure that you are able to fully commit before accepting a new dog into your home.

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