How much food, water, exercise, and what treats are safe for my puppy?

I'm not sure what you mean by a diet chart, however for his young age I recommend following the recommendations on the back oft he food bag. When he's an adult, you want feed about 75% of what the bag suggests for his weight. Diets vary greatly in the number of calories they have per cup, so it's hard to make an across the board recommendation. I recommend checking out Purina, Hills, and Royal Canin to get you started for diets. He should be on a puppy diet until about 9 months of age. He should NOT be on a grain free diet (this is a fad born out of the human gluten-free fad and recent research is showing it may be harmful for dogs, in addition to be unnecessary). As far as exercise, start anything you do slowly. He shouldn't be going for jogs until he's about 9 months old, but can run on his own as much as he wants and you can slowly work up to longer walks with him as he's interested. I'd recommend paying special attention to mental exercise with food toys, things like "snuffle boards" and kongs -- there are thousands of DIY Ideas online for this. Enjoy your little cutie!

He should have water available at all times. Make sure to ensure it is clean. The amount of food given should be as directed on the bag, or can of puppy food that you purchase. Below is a good article that gives some good advice about buying pet food: https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-your-pet-s-food/ Treats can really be anything (chicken is fine). The safest bet is the manufactured treats at the pet store. However, if your puppy will eat carrots, apple, or other veggies/fruits, then these are a healthy alternative. Overfeeding treats is a common reason for dogs to get overweight. There are some foods that you need to avoid feeding your dog. Below is a link to an article that will tell which foods to avoid: https://www.petcoach.co/article/10-common-foods-that-are-toxic-to-dogs-and-cats/ I hope that helps and all is well with Axel. Just as a reminder - he should have his first vaccines, deworm and possibly other puppy treatments at eight weeks of age. It's best to schedule an appointment with your vet if you haven't already.

3. Socializationperiod:threetotwelveweeksofage • A puppy’s sensory systems and learning abilities become more developed during this time. They begin to eat solid food and show more independence. Approximately two months of age is generally the ideal time to begin housetraining, although the earlier owner’s start the better! Some experts say that housetraining can be started as early as six weeks. See the housetraining handout for more tips on maximizing housetraining success. • Puppies are very interested in novel objects and interact with their littermates, mother, and environment at this time. They start to show predictable responses to a variety of stimuli and begin to form relationships with other animals. • At between two to three months of age puppies begin to show signs of fear. This is a critical time for owners to continue safely exposing their puppy to as many new sights, sounds, environments, animals, and activities as possible. These interactions must be made as positive as possible to decrease fear and increase confidence and pleasure in new situations. Please refer to the socialization handout. • The socialization period is also an ideal time to begin basic training to teach puppies good manners and boundaries. Using positive-reinforcement training techniques will make training fun and help form a healthy bond between owner and puppy. • Many veterinarians and dog trainers offer puppy socialization classes that are designed to introduce puppies to new sights, sounds, and smells in a safe and controlled manner. These classes alone will not provide enough socialization but they can be an excellent way for puppies to safely play with other healthy dogs, and for owners to have questions answered about puppy problems they encounter. It is important to make sure that these classes are run by experienced trainers who use lots of rewards and treats. 4. Juvenileperiod:twelveweektosexuallymaturity(6-7monthsofage) • Basic learning abilities are fully developed and the speed of learning decreases. • Puppies continue to explore new environments and objects but may show avoidance behaviors (such as avoiding new situations or people) if not adequately socialized. • As they approach sexual maturity, puppies may begin to show mating behaviors and an increased interest in the opposite sex. At this time owners should consider spaying or neutering their puppy if they have not already done so. 5. Adulthood:aftersexualmaturity • The onset of adulthood varies amongst puppies but is usually around 7 months in males and 6 months in females. At 18 months of age most dogs are considered to have reached sexual and social maturity. It is important to continue training using positive reinforcement techniques for rules and boundaries without developing fear or aggression. Owners can also use these positive reinforcement to teach their dog fun tricks, and can participate in exciting games with their dog, such as flyball, agility, tracking, and rally obedience. Raising a puppy is a fun and rewarding experience. It can also be confusing and frustrating if owners don’t know what to expect or how to handle normal puppy behaviors that are not appropriate in the household. It is important that puppies visit their veterinarian on a regular basis for checkups, necessary vaccines, and alteration. It is also crucial to make training a lifelong activity that the whole family participates in. When choosing a trainer, it is important to research the trainers in the area, sit in on a class, check credentials, and make sure that the trainer uses reward based methods. If you follow the above guidelines, you will be well on your way to raising a well behaved dog who is loved by your whole family.

I don't recommend giving puppies human food, many of them are toxic to dogs and aren't healthy to give to them. It's extremely hard to get a balanced diet correct at home, and it's vital that Oreo has a balanced diet because he's a growing puppy. That is why I strongly recommend feeding him a puppy formulated food. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. You can start with potty training now, but keep in mind it can take months and requires patience. You can also start other training, but keep the sessions short, like 10-15 minutes at a time, because he doesn't have a long attention span at this age. I hope this helps!

Hello, and congratulations on your new puppy! The most important thing is to feed Arjun a well-balanced commercial kibble designed for growth. Your Pedigree diet should cover that - just make sure that it is formulated for puppies. Beyond that, everything else is considered a treat (carrot, apples, egg, etc). All these treats should not total more than 10% of his total intake of food in a day, although you may feed more treats during this early stage of potty and obedience training. As for feeding times, I like to feed puppies 3 times a day at this age. Over the next month, you can reduce this frequency to 2 times a day. Each time, leave out a full bowl and let him eat as much as he wants. Then take away the dish after 15 minutes. This ensures that he eats until he is full, but ensures that he doesn't get bored of his food if it is available all the time. You should start giving more exact portions of food after the age of 6 months, as their growth will slow down significantly at this point and they will be more prone to becoming overweight. I hope this helps, and that Arjun is happy and healthy!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Congratulations!! Bruno is adorable! Bruno needs to start his puppy vaccines. He should receive a DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvo and parainfluenza) vaccine every 3-4 weeks starting around 7-8 weeks of age until he receives two past 12 weeks. He should get his rabies vaccine between 12-16 weeks. He can start being dewormed as well. Having him dewormed and Rabies vaccination will protect your family. Keep up with his vaccinations into adulthood as they do have expiration dates. Deworm yearly. I recommend puppy food until 1 year of age. I like Purina proplan, hills science diet and Royal Canin. As a puppy his energy level is like a new born. Play for a bit then sleep. Around 4 months they are awake more. So playing with him when awake and 2-3 walks a day are appropriate. Distance can increase with age and endurance. See below for links on training. I wish you and Bruno the best! https://www.petcoach.co/article/basic-dog-puppy-training-rules/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/rewards-are-necessary-when-training-dogs-and-puppies/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/training-fitness-for-sporting-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/interacting-with-your-pet/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-obedience-commands-every-dog-should-know/

I recommend a good quality food like Hills puppy food for large breed dogs. That has all the nutrition he needs without giving him too much nutrients which can make him fat and cause bone problems from growing too fast. I don’t feed dogs wet food, it’s not necessary. You can moisten the dry for a week or two until he can chew it well. Personally I do not let puppies be around other unvaccinated dogs until they have completed their series of vaccinations at fourteen weeks. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Blueberry.