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FOOD OPTIONS AND AMOUNTS PER DAY TOP TIPS
DOG WEIGHT DRIED FOOD CANNED FOOD MEAT FROM RAW FOOD ■ Opened pouches or cans
14 OZ (400 G) A POUCH of wet food will need to be
sealed and refrigerated
Pekingese 3 oz 1 can 11 oz 5 oz
11 lb (5 kg) (75 g) (300 g) (150 g) between uses. Dried dog food
should also be kept in a sealed
container to keep it fresh and
free from contamination.
Beagle 7 oz 2 cans 1 lb 5 oz 11 oz
22 lb (10 kg) (200 g) (600 g) (300 g) ■ Puppies need three or four
small meals a day, but by the
time they are mature will only
Border 14 oz 3 cans 2 lb 3 oz 1 lb 5 oz require feeding morning and
Collie (400 g) (1 kg) (600 g) evening. Feeding your dog
44 lb (20 kg) smaller meals twice a day as
opposed to one big meal is
Dobermann 1 lb 4 cans 2 lb 10 oz 2 lb preferable, as it puts less strain
66 lb (30 kg) (500 g) (1.2 kg) (900 g) on their digestive systems.
■ Introduce new foods
gradually over several days
Irish 1 lb 5 oz 5 cans 4 lb 2 lb 10 oz
Wolfhound (600 g) (1.8 kg) (1.2 kg) to avoid any stomach upset.
88 lb (40 kg)

Treats and chews
If you use a lot of edible treats to reward your dog during
training, you may risk overfeeding him. Consider the treats
part of your dog’s overall diet and slightly reduce the
amount of food you give him at mealtimes. Alternatively,
you can take part of your dog’s main rations to give as treats
throughout the day, especially if you use dried food.
Either buy dog treats from a pet shop or make your own
at home by chopping up foods such as cheese, chicken, or
hot dogs. Dogs are particularly fond of treats that have a
strong smell and taste.
Chews are a great way to keep your dog occupied for
a while and provide something to take a puppy’s mind off
chewing your household possessions. They are also very
effective at keeping a dog’s teeth clean. Be careful what
type of chew you give your dog. Canine teeth are extremely
strong and can tear apart chews with ease; swallowing the PRACTICAL CHOICE
Hide chews not only keep your puppy entertained but also help
loose parts can lead to choking or a blockage. Never leave to clean his teeth. Always supervise him when he is chewing and
a puppy or young dog alone while he has a chew. remove any small pieces he tears off in exchange for a treat.

TREAT VARIETIES
Using a variety of
treats keeps your dog
motivated during
training and allows you
to create a hierarchy of
rewards. Knowing which
treats appeal most to
your dog will make
training an easier and Cubes of Bite-sized Meaty Cooked
more enjoyable task. cheese training treats strips sausage

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