Feeding Time

78.When feeding your puppy, allow only ten to fifteen minutes for eating. If your puppy doesn’t eat the full meal, remove it and do not feed again until the next scheduled feeding. This will encourage a timely and efficient feeding schedule.This, in turn, helps with a timely, rhythmic elimination schedule.

79.If your puppy is wandering around during mealtime, you may need to put her onleash and restrict her motion around the kitchen until she is finished.After the bowl is empty or time is up, remove the bowl and do not feed your dog again until the next scheduled feeding.

80.During feeding, pick a quiet area or time to feed.Sometimes the daily activities in one’s kitchen or living area will cause the puppy to be unable to focus on eating. If your puppy seems distracted and unable to concentrate on the “job” of feeding, put her in her crate to eat. Eliminating distractions will allow your puppy to focus on the task at hand.