It is very important to have plenty of fresh clean water available at all times, and should be replaced regularly.

Feed your dog regularly. Your dog is happiest when they have a daily feeding routine. They just love to have their food everyday at the same time.

If you want to change your dog's diet, it should be gradual, so the digestion can adapt, and the food will be absorbed properly.

Control the amount of food eaten.
It is very unwise to over feed your dog. The size of the meal needs to be such, that the dog is a healthy fit dog, without being obese or underweight... Always check the portion size regularly.

Always give the dog a balanced diet.

Feeding your dog a continuous diet of dry commercial dog food is recipe for disaster. This sort of diet leads to ill health and rapid ageing, The emphasis is on a balanced diet and the inclusion of raw meaty bones is essential.

Don't pander to your dog's fastidiousness; if your dog doesn't eat its meal, he or she is not really hungry. Take the meal away and try it again later.
Don't feed sugary table scraps as these are detrimental to the dog's health.

Keep a check on your dogs overall health such as change in weight, the dogs coat, its appetite, faeces, and day to day behaviour. This way you can assess the effectiveness of your dog's diet.

Lastly, if there is any significant changes to your dog's physical condition, don't hesitate to contact your Veterinarian.