http://www.dogguide.net/raw-diet-basics.php Quote:
How much does my dog need to eat?
The general rule is to feed a healthy adult dog between 2-4% of its weight daily, and then adjust as needed. If you have an overweight dog, start on the lower end of the spectrum, if you have a dog who needs to gain a little bit of weight, start closer to 4%. You will also be able to judge by looking at your dog- if he is looking a little thin, bump up his meat intake. Puppies may require up to 10% of their weight daily during growth. Raw diets are ideal for growing puppies, too, but they can’t eat all the same bones an adult dog can. Give puppies non-weight-bearing bones, as their young teeth can’t handle thicker bones.
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Yes, thanks for the % reminder for puppies. If you grind/chop well the bone and meat, they really don't need teeth to eat it and what little bit there is, they enjoy a little chew which keeps their teeth clean. My dog must be super puppy cause I'm sure he could chew my finger off if he wanted to. lol
Potty Training:
I bought a harness today to be able to correct some of Pooky's "2 year old" type behavior. hehe...works like a charm
I have both a lead leash and a retractable one so depending on what i'm doing I can let him go or keep him close so he is safe and I can keep an eye on him, especially if I'm cooking. Lot's of positive reinforcement!