Food

 I have worked for several major pet food industries.  There are many good brands.  In general I prefer the larger name brands like Purina, Royal Canin and IAMS, Science Diet, as they have the funds to do long term studies on their foods.  I am not a trend setter,so the newest foods are of no interest to me.  I do know that there is no food at Walmart that I think is good enough.  Keep in mind the big companies try to have a food for every economic bracket. The quality follows.  

My suggestion is research your own food and look for independent reviews of the analysis.  I like Diamond Puppy as it is free of food colors, naturally preserved, smells good and adulat and puppy both like the food.   ranks as a good representative of a puppy diet.  I start them on regular Diamond puppy then switch to Diamond large breed to slow growth.  I have also had good success with the Salmon and brown rice diet that Purina has if your puppy is not settled with the Diamond/  My advice find something that you can easily source and is compatable with the digestive tract of your own puppy who is an individual.  

I have always fed twice a day early and early afternoon.  As much as they can eat then when it is gone it is gone.  I treat for training anytime I want all day long. Provide cold water except a couple hours prior to bed time.  

I will provide a transition sack or you may purchase a 40# bag from me.  I will buy it 1 week from today.  Haven't checked pricing lately but hopefully 40 will cover it or be close, petfood is on the rise as is everything else.  Send me an email Thanks