Growing pups need more calories, fat, minerals, and protein than adult dogs and should eat high-quality food formulated just for their age. ... A feeding schedule also helps with house training. Puppies need to relieve themselves within 15 to 20 minutes after eating or drinking.

Should puppies have access to food all day?

In general, puppies should be fed three (or even four) times per day until they are about 4 months old, at which time they can be fed twice a day. ... (The only exception here is for young puppies or underweight dogs, in which case I will offer food again in an hour – but only for five minutes.

Is free feeding bad for puppies?

Unfortunately, "easy for owners" and "good for pets" are frequently at odds with one another. Dogs that are free fed are at a high risk for becoming overweight. ... Even if your dog isn't overweight, you should still reconsider free choice feeding. A loss of appetite is one of the first signs of many illnesses.