{"id":3984,"date":"2025-02-06T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=3984"},"modified":"2025-10-25T08:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:48:48","slug":"feeding-your-labrador-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/feeding-your-labrador-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeding Your Puppy: How Much, Diet Charts And The Best Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are always lots of questions on the website about feeding puppies. It&#8217;s a big responsibility! And the variety of foods, brands etc available is bewildering. So I&#8217;m going to guide you through the maze and give you some simple schedules to follow. Let&#8217;s start with what type of puppy food you need to buy. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LS-Pin-9-web--683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"photo of yellow lab puppy carrying her bowl with text overlay that reads: feeding your puppy. the only guide you'll ever need\" class=\"wp-image-42868\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LS-Pin-9-web--683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LS-Pin-9-web--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LS-Pin-9-web--768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LS-Pin-9-web-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>People often ask what brands are best, and if it is OK to give puppies eggs,&nbsp; or rice,&nbsp; or milk,&nbsp; and so on.  And whether raw food is safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was small,&nbsp; puppies were fed on all sorts of things, including scraps, raw meat, canned puppy food,&nbsp; puppy meal, weetabix and milk, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays life is much simpler for most puppy parents, as the majority of puppies are fed on the puppy kibble that is sold in all pet stores and malls. However, kibble is not the only option. There are three other broad options available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Ways of Feeding Your Puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main puppy food types are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puppy kibble dried food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BARF or raw feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wet food in cans or pouches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home cooked puppy food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most puppy parents opt for kibble, and there are good reasons for this, we&#8217;ll talk about those in a moment.  Pouches have largely replaced cans where wet food is concerned, and it tends to be people with older dogs that use these, either to mix in with kibble or replace it entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small but growing community of raw feeders, and we&#8217;ll talk about raw feeding too, though raw feeders are still in the minority. And an even smaller community of people that produce home cooked dog food. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"CR0DnMqn\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-11-01T10:46:03.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Feeding Your Labrador Puppy\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/CR0DnMqn-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/CR0DnMqn.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>*The products linked in this article were carefully selected by The Labrador Site. If you decide to purchase using the links provided, we may earn a small commission on that sale. This is at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experts Disagree on Puppy Feeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts disagree on the best way to feed your puppy. People often feel very strongly that one way of feeding is better than another, and you can always find evidence to support your view. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\">Dog breeders<\/a>, veterinarians and even nutritionists have their own strong views. The dire consequences they list for not listening to them can have puppy owners very worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that there is no good quality evidence showing that kibble is better for the long term health of your dog, or that raw feeding is better. There are risks and benefits to both, and the main thing is to ensure that your dog has good quality food to eat. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Feeding-your-Labrador-puppy-LS-tall.jpg\" alt=\"feeding your labrador puppy\" class=\"wp-image-25609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Feeding-your-Labrador-puppy-LS-tall.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Feeding-your-Labrador-puppy-LS-tall-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Feeding-your-Labrador-puppy-LS-tall-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Feeding-your-Labrador-puppy-LS-tall-200x420.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a name=\"feeding-puppy-kibble\"><\/a>If like most people, you&#8217;ll be feeding your Labrador puppy on commercial dry puppy food, you should not feel that you are letting him down in any way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy Kibble for your Labrador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aQOM9Z\">Good puppy kibble<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>* will contain all the nutrients your Labrador puppy needs in order to grow and remain healthy. Puppy kibble stores well provided that you don&#8217;t get the food become damp. An airtight plastic container or tin will do the job, although you should make sure it is food grade quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most breeders start their puppies off on kibble and your veterinarian is most likely to support this method of feeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Other Food Should You Feed With Puppy Kibble?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labrador puppy kibble only needs to be fed next to water. Puppy kibble from a reputable manufacturer is intended to be a complete and balanced food. But some owners like to mix in canned dog food or even scraps of raw food with kibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"feeding-puppy-raw\"><\/a>Whether you decide to feed only with kibble or you want to mix it up, pick a good dried food manufacturer and stick with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Feeding Puppies On Raw Food?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding your Labrador puppy raw food has its benefits and drawbacks. One of the downsides is that there is a lot to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Plenty of Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy nutrition research is a huge area you&#8217;ll need to dive into to make sure they have a balanced diet during rapid growth. Here is a link to the articles you need to help you decide whether or not raw feeding is for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/raw-feeding-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information about raw feeding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"how-much-puppy-food\"><\/a>Although I like the raw diet for my dogs, most puppies fed kibble go on to have long and healthy lives.&nbsp;Whatever puppy food you choose, the most important thing is portion control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much to Feed your Labrador Puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often tell me how much their puppy weighs, and ask how much puppy food they should give him. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear is &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much should I feed my Labrador puppy?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labrador puppy food quantities can be measured in weight, but you can also do it by eye. Your puppy&#8217;s physical shape is a big giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks Of Overfeeding Your Puppy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rapid growth doesn&#8217;t just put weight on your puppy, but leads to larger but less dense bones and associated skeletal abnormalities. Your Labrador is particularly at risk if they grow too quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"puppy-diet-chart\"><\/a>The following diet chart is for kibble fed puppies and does not apply to raw fed pups. It gives you an idea of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much to feed your Labrador puppy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"labrador-feeding-chart-by-age\">Lab Puppy Feeding Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/puppy-feeding-chart.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/puppy-feeding-chart.png\" alt=\"puppy feeding chart\" class=\"wp-image-11898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/puppy-feeding-chart.png 693w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/puppy-feeding-chart-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Lab puppy feeding chart below is only a very rough guide. The quantity of food you need for <b>your<\/b> puppy will vary depending on your puppy and on the brand of food you are feeding him.<br><a name=\"choosing-puppy-food-brands\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing Best Brand of Puppy Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best brands of dog food will provide all your puppy&#8217;s nutrients and keep him healthy without costing you a small mortgage each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to give your little one food specifically designed for your puppy, because they have different nutritional needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labrador puppy food must be aimed at medium to large breed dogs. Check the pack carefully and look at the dietary charts. Ideally, you want the optimal protein content and the lowest amount of additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of this always comes down to the cost. The healthiest puppy food is usually the most expensive and may not be affordable for some families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost Of Puppy Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some puppy food brands are more concentrated than and contain a higher proportion of proteins, essential oils, and other nutrients. The cheaper brands may contain more &#8216;fillers&#8217; in the form of extra carbohydrates, usually made from grain. The absence of these fillers means that you can often feed lower quantities of more costly food, making them less expensive than they first seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also find that cheaper brands make your puppy poop more due to those extra fillers going straight through him. While some brands are beyond the budget of many families, it is usually good to buy a premium brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Quality Brands of Puppy Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some brands of puppy food have developed a reputation for producing a high quality product and have many devoted supporters, including breeders that have fed them to generations of puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorites is<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aQOM9Z\"> Orijen Large Breed Puppy Formula<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>.*<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aQOM9Z\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/orijen-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"Orijen - Biologically Appropriate Kibble\" class=\"wp-image-13303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/orijen-puppy.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/orijen-puppy-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/orijen-puppy-249x420.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aQOM9Z\">Orijen<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>* (and some of the other more expensive brands), relies on legumes like lentils and chickpeas as a source of carbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are much gentler on your dog\u2019s stomach than grain, which can cause bowel irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy Food Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The big brands are widely available in many parts of the world, and they have a valuable reputation to maintain. So, the chances are, your puppy will be eating a good quality product if you choose one of these.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"labrador puppy feeding and puppy food guide\" class=\"wp-image-13035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/best-feeding-guide.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your puppy food should give you the manufacturers quantity guidelines for that brand on the packet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this is a rough guide only, and you should not follow the advice slavishly. Your overfed puppy will be prone to diarrhea, obesity, and too-rapid growth.<a name=\"following-puppy-feeding-guidelines\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Following Puppy Feeding Quantity Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to complicate things, not every puppy in each age group will fall within the weights displayed on the chart above. Some owners may worry that there is something wrong with their puppy. However, don\u2019t worry, because our cuddly Labrador pups vary so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite simply, puppies of the same age vary in weight and size, so that means the amount of food you need to feed them will be different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the guidelines on the packet as a guide, then observe and feel your puppy to check how he is doing. You can always chat to your vet if you have any concerns.<a name=\"puppy-weight\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Guide-Navigating-Food-Types-and-Brands-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a yellow lab puppy in a food bowl\" class=\"wp-image-43363\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Guide-Navigating-Food-Types-and-Brands-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Guide-Navigating-Food-Types-and-Brands-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Guide-Navigating-Food-Types-and-Brands-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Guide-Navigating-Food-Types-and-Brands-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping Your Puppy At The Right Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that your dog does not get too fat or too thin. However, you have some leeway, and you should increase or decrease his rations accordingly as he grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common problem is puppies that get too fat. Although we all love cuddly Labrador puppies, they should not be rotund!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By three months or so, they should have definite waist just like older dogs. Check out <a title=\"fat labrador\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/fat-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this page<\/a> for more information. <a name=\"thin-puppy\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the other side of the weight issue is puppies that look too thin. That can be another important issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If Your Puppy Is Too Thin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-growth-faq\/\">worried about your puppy&#8217;s growth rate<\/a> it is a good idea to take him along to your vet for check up. Sometimes, it is just a matter of increasing the amount of food or changing the brand to a more nutritious option with fewer fillers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"often\">How Often Should you Feed Your Labrador Puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most baby animals, your puppy needs feeding more often than adult dogs. Right now, your puppy&#8217;s growth is the fastest it will ever be in his life. He needs plenty of calories to fuel that growth, as well as the right nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feed his entire day&#8217;s ration in one go, his digestive system will be overwhelmed and he&#8217;ll end up with diarrhea. So, you need to make sure that your puppy&#8217;s daily ration of food is broken up into several small meals, fed three to four hours apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thelabsit-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B015NV47GI\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">Feeding your Labrador puppy little and often is a great way of preventing tummy upsets. If your puppy has rather loose stools on three meals a day, try breaking his ration up into four meals a day for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Schedule-Simple-Plans-for-Your-Pup-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a black lab puppy eating from a bowl above a photo of a yellow lab puppy running across grass\" class=\"wp-image-43149\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Schedule-Simple-Plans-for-Your-Pup-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Schedule-Simple-Plans-for-Your-Pup-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Schedule-Simple-Plans-for-Your-Pup-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Puppy-Feeding-Schedule-Simple-Plans-for-Your-Pup-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb puppies fed on kibble require<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four meals a day from eight weeks to three months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three meals a day from three months to six months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two meals a day thereafter<a name=\"puppy-mealtimes\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all part of getting your puppy used to the feeding routine. Puppies tend to like predictability and feeding at set times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mealtimes and Schedules: Or When to Feed Your Puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your puppy&#8217;s feeding schedule can fit in with your preferences up to a point. But don&#8217;t try and cram all his meals into the evening. If you have to work during the day, you&#8217;ll need to make sure someone comes in to feed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t just leave your puppy&#8217;s food ration for the day down, because he&#8217;ll eat it all at once and this may upset his tummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Meal of the Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppies love food, and crave the attention that comes with feeding time. If you&#8217;re feeding your Labrador puppy at 6am, because he has woken you and was hungry, the chances are he&#8217;ll wake you at 5:45 the following day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, feeding is a powerful reinforcer of behavior. If you don&#8217;t want to encourage your puppy to wake you up earlier each morning, don&#8217;t feed him as soon as you get up. Have a coffee and wake up before filling the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a set time for breakfast and don&#8217;t feed her before then, even if she has been awake for two hours. She won&#8217;t starve in that short period of time, although she might make you feel like she is! Be firm and resist the temptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Meal Before Bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to space your puppy&#8217;s meals out fairly evenly throughout the day. Most importantly, don&#8217;t feed your puppy just before you put her to bed for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to leave at least a four-hour gap between the puppy&#8217;s last meal and her bedtime. This helps to reduce the risk that she will want to use the bathroom at 2 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Puppy Feeding Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to help you on the way, here is an example puppy feeding schedule. Of course, you can adapt this to suit your own routine as long as you pay attention to the above advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feeding <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/ages-and-stages-in-labrador-puppy-training\/\">schedule for an 8 week old Labrador puppy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My puppy feeding times for 8-week-old puppies tend to be something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be a slave to the clock, but this is just to give you an idea. A few minutes or even half an hour earlier or later won\u2019t cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Weeks Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feeding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/12-week-old-puppy\/\">schedule for a 12 week old Labrador puppy:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make an early start with training your puppy, you can use all or part of his daily rations during training sessions. 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Just mention it to your vet when you take the pup for his first check up, or in the next day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing From Puppy To Adult Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy kibble manufacturers often recommend feeding your Labrador puppy kibble for puppies up to 12 months of age, before changing to adult kibble.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/2015-0612-1531-560.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/2015-0612-1531-560.jpg\" alt=\"Feeding Labrador Puppy on kibble\" class=\"wp-image-11016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/2015-0612-1531-560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/2015-0612-1531-560-300x156.jpg 300w\" 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