Feeding schedules are an individual decision. Some pups do better free feedings, others do best on a schedule.
When I brought Max home at 13 weeks old, his breeder already had him on a schedule of 3 meals and 2 snacks. I continued that until he was 8 months old when I tried unsuccessfully to drop him down to 2 meals a day. He still requires 3 meals, as does his brother Teddy. They do best having their daily allotment spread out instead of divided into 2 very large meals.
Some dogs are great self regulators and won't overeat, but others will eat as much food as they can get their paws on. Whichever plan you choose, free feeding or scheduled meals, monitor your pup's intake and don't allow him to exceed the recommended daily serving. Also monitor his body and weight.
__________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy  |