I got my puppies at 10 weeks and under the instruction of my vet and a few trainers, I put out a couple of tablespoons of dry puppy kibble 3-4 times a day, for 15 minutes, and then put the food up. Not to worry if they don't eat all of it, or sometimes don't eat any. They'll eat when their hungry, and learn that when it's feeding time, you eat or wait until the next meal time and not beg/whine for food. After a few months, I decreased to 3 times a day, and as adults, I feed them twice a day.
Which food?: I searched for the best, and decided on Wysong puppy food (dry w/ Wysong Add Life vitamin powder mixed w/ some grated or small minced fruits or veggies--the wet left too much residue on their teeth). As puppies, I also added a Tbsp of water which made a tasty smelling broth as soon as it touched the vitamin powder....
Done in order to help regulate their bowel movements for easy housebreaking early on, and now 3 years old, they are not picky about food (i.e., walk away during feeding time or get distracted from eating)
Hope that was specific enough for you. I was really frustrated when I was a first time puppy owner and found resources for novices limited. I recently read an excellent book for 'puppy/food/training/socialization/everything' by Dr. Ian Dunbar "Before & After Getting your Puppy"...I wish I had it 3 years ago!!! I think he might have a website somewhere.
Sorry that was so long! Good luck! |