Establishing a healthy feeding routine, especially if you’re incorporating treat training and enrichment activities is a priority. It’s easy to accidentally overfeed! Many food recommendations are too high ( to sell more product ) and little dogs need food divided into very small portions.

Start Here:

1. Measure and track: Keep track of your dog’s intake until you understand what works best for them.
2. No free feeding: Avoid leaving food out all day to encourage healthy eating habits.
3. Use training and enrichment: For puppies and adolescents, meals can be incorporated into training and enrichment activities. Depending on your goals, this can replace all or part of their regular meals.

My friend Alyssa’s video covers feeding details to help you stay on track — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilgM5IYjIG

Proper nutrition is essential for your dog's overall well-being, including their behavior. However, navigating the world of dog food, treats, and chews can feel overwhelming. If your dog struggles with digestion or allergies, consult a veterinary professional specializing in nutrition or a certified expert in the field.

Dog nutrition is a vast and complex subject. To help you get started, here are some recommended resources:

Book Recommendation

"The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer"
I highly recommend the audiobook version, available at: Amazon: The Forever Dog

Article on Home-Cooked/Fresh Food

For insights into home-cooked and fresh food options, read this informative article:

The Possible Canine: Myths and Misperceptions About Home Feeding

Blog Recommendation

Check out my friend and colleague Nikki’s excellent blog

https://thecaninehealthnut.com/

Facebook Groups 

While Facebook groups can provide helpful insights and resources, remember to verify information independently. These groups often include non-professionals, and misinformation is common. Here are a few groups to explore:

• Canine Nutrition and Natural Health
• Canine: Nutrition & Dog Food Discussion

Resources for Holistic/Raw Diets

Explore these holistic and raw diet resources:

• Holistic Dog Care
• Adored Beast
• Holisticvet Ltd. Videos

Vaccine Information

Stay informed about vaccinations and protocols with these resources:

• Dr. Coger’s 2018 Vaccine Protocol
• Are Veterinarians Really Just Vaccine Salesmen?

Final Reminder

If your dog has sensitivities, allergies, poor digestion etc you will need help constructing or changing your dog's diet to ensure proper nutrition, especially for puppies. Make sure you consult a veterinary nutritionist or a dog nutrition certified expert.