feeding schedule suggestions

[louruiz]

(Oops, sorry I posted this early in the questions and answers forum)

Today will be my third day with Bodhisattva (Bodhi) a 6 month old male Boston Terrier. It's been quite an experience to say the least, I'm currently trying to housebreak him using the crate method. He already loves his little crate home and spends time in it voluntarily bringing in various toys with him to play and chew.

Heres my question... My work schedule is as follows. Mon - Fri.
6:00 am wake up
7:00 am at work (10 min drive)
11:00 am 1 hour lunchbreak at home
4:00 pm back home

When would be the best time to feed bodhi to make his bowel movements easier on him? I've been told to feed him twice a day and I've also heard once a day would be fine... and another question, am I supposed to let him take care of business after he finishes eating? or should I just look for signs that he needs to go?

I've been getting mixed advice from various dog owners and it is all getting more confusing as my 3 day weekend is coming to an end.

Any replies would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks in advance.

[ReneeD70]

I am no expert but what I do is put them out immediately in the morning, while they are out I prepare their breakfast, then as soon as they are done eating, back out. They both go really quickly.
I think if you did that and then crated him while you were gone, then of course on your lunchbreak take him out again he would do well. Dogs adapt quickly to a routine. I've been told crated dogs have less of a need to eat or go potty since they are in rest mode.
Good luck!
Renee

[louruiz]

thanks for the feeback. I'll try it.

[louruiz]

Renee,

I'm curious how many times a day you feed your dogs? I've been told to feed them twice a day, and also that once a day should be fine.