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					Originally Posted by phfgkl  For the first year, food and fresh water 24/7I would just watch and when they would drink, I would take pretty much right away to the pee pad.
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  this may work for some but leaving food and water down 24/7 is not always necessary.  A lot of people here have their dogs on scheduled feedings which is a lot easier to do in combination with housebreaking.   
If your pup does not have hypoglycemic episodes, is a good size for age, and healthy then you will do fine with scheduled feedings.  Some leave water down 24/7 and some pick it up at night.  its up to you and your dog.