I usually leave food out all day and night as well unless told to hold off by a vet for some medical test upcoming.
If your dog only receives his allotted daily allowance of food, i don't see any reason to hold it back unless the dog is being potty trained and his eating is a precursor to pooping.
I know all the books tell you to train your dog to eat at certain times and there may be good reason for it but I also believe the 'buffet' style of feeding is OK unless it causes problems.
If there is more than one dog in the household, you should follow the feeding time regimen so as not to allow one dog to gorge himself and the other doesn't get his fair share.
That's my opinion for what it's worth. |