Quote:
|
Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa Questions:
A. When we feed them, should we leave the food down and just give fresh food at each meal time?
B. If you say to give it to them and take up the food, how long should it stay out for them to eat it?
C. Should we leave water out all day considering how they are not doing so well with the whole pee-pad thing and only serve water during mealtimes and after play? |
Wow! Aren't you the brave one! Two at once! It does sound like fun, though.
To try to answer your questions:
A & B. I only leave food down until they turn their backs on it. Then: poof, it's gone! If you try this strategy, it would be best to feed them several times a day (especially if they're really small). Two times a day may not be enough. Personally, I don't free feed, but alot of people here do. I think breeders actually recommend free-feeding for the
really little ones.
C. Yes! Leave fresh water out all the time. I tried limiting Joey's water one day because someone said it would help with housebreaking. All he did was drink it ravenously when I offered it - drank
at least as much as he otherwise would have.
Oh, and about the quantity of food. Joey, at 6 months, eats about a cup of food a day total.