I schedule feed like others to regulate the potty issue.
I did free feed when Cali was a puppy but then someone I knew came home and found her dog dead from chocking on her kibbles that she was free feeding. Scared me so I went back to scheduled feeding when I was home. Never heard of another dog who chocked, but can see that it could happen.
__________________ .  Cali  , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |