PupShiftWhat should a puppy’s daily schedule look like?
Asked at homeWhat should a puppy’s daily schedule look like?
PupShift · Short answerA puppy’s day is built around potty trips, meals at fixed times, short play and training sessions, and a lot of sleep. For a 3-month-old: out right after waking, three meals, a trip about every three hours and after every nap and play, and a last trip before bed.
A sample day at 3 months
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Out right after waking, then breakfast |
| 7:15 AM | Out again, short play |
| 8:00 AM | Nap |
| 10:00 AM | Out, a few minutes of training |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch, then out |
| 3:00 PM | Out, play, nap |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner, then out |
| 9:00 PM | Calm play, out |
| 10:00 PM | Last trip, bed |
Make it yours
Use the feeding schedule and the potty break planner for your puppy’s age and your hours. The AKC’s guidance is about four meals a day at 2–3 months, three at 3–6 and two from about 6 months.
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The schedule only works if everyone follows the same one. In PupShift, the meal and walk times sit on the board, everyone marks what they did, and with alerts on, a late slot rings the phones at home.
This is general information, not a substitute for advice from a vet or trainer. If something seems wrong with your pet, call your vet.
Sources
- Puppy Feeding Fundamentals American Kennel Club
- Puppy Potty Training Timeline and Tips American Kennel Club