Creating a Routine With Your Puppy

Having a routine with your little companion will help your pal feel safe and secure. Additionally, a routine will ensure that your pal’s basic needs are met. So, read below for tips on starting a routine with your puppy!

Meals

Having set meal times will prevent overfeeding and underfeeding. Additionally, it also helps your pal have regular bowel movements. Puppies need about 3 small meals a day and adult pups are satisfied with one or two larger meals. So, it can be easy to align mealtimes with your own. How much your pal needs to eat depends on their life stage, weight, and activity level.

Potty Breaks

You should take your furry friend out for a potty break in the morning, after meals, and before bed for starters. Taking your pal out at set times will help your pal learn to hold it until potty time. However, if you have a puppy, they will need potty breaks every 2-4 hours. Sticking to a schedule will minimize accidents in the house. Then, the interval between bathroom time can increase as your pal matures.

Playtime

Play and exercise are important to provide mental stimulation, energy release, and bonding. The level of activity your pal needs depends on your companion’s breed, age, and overall health. For puppies, playtime should be short, sweet, and gentle. As your pal grows, more intense exercise is appropriate and they should have at least an hour a day for fun!

Sleep and Bedtime

Puppies need 18-20 hours of sleep a day but will need less as they age. Also, their sleep should occur when you sleep and while you are busy during the day. This will ensure a well rested, happy, and healthy companion!

Establishing a routine lead to a happy, well-adjusted puppy. There is no correct routine or time frame to follow. So, stick to the same one daily to create an enormous benefits for your family!