--- title: Daily Puppy Schedule description: Learn the ins and outs of a daily puppy schedule, including how much time a puppy should sleep, how often it eats and how much it should play each day. authors: - name: Víctor Rosario role: Staff Writer url: https://money.com/author/victor-rosario/ bio: Víctor Rosario was a staff writer for Money, where he wrote about home warranties, credit cards and insurance and pet insurance. education: University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus at_money_since: 2022 articles: 66 covers: - Pets - Business - Career Advice - Education - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Mortgages former_staff: true editors: - name: José Omar Rodríguez role: Content Manager url: https://money.com/author/jose-omar-rodriguez/ bio: As an editor, José Omar specializes in personal finance topics and in-depth company reviews. His work has been featured in publications such as the Sacramento Bee, the Miami Herald, and the Kansas City Star. education: University of Puerto Rico at_money_since: 2019 articles: 21 covers: - Pets - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Mortgages - Professional Services - Retirement - Taxes - Technology published: '2024-02-29T16:15:17.000Z' modified: '2025-03-04T20:58:00.000Z' section: Pets word_count: 453 canonical: https://money.com/daily-puppy-schedule/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Daily Puppy Schedule](https://img.money.com/2024/02/Evergreen-Daily-Puppy-Schedule.jpg?quality=85&w=1012&h=569&crop=1) * * * A structured schedule around a puppy’s day can help your new furry friend learn good behavior around family members as well as aid it in its house training. While young puppies need some leeway while they learn the ropes of a daily schedule, in the long run a schedule will help your young puppy nurture its socialization and mental stimulation. ## Get reliable coverage for your pet with Embrace ### Care for your pet with confidence. Embrace offers quality coverage with up to 90% reimbursement. Get a quick quote now by clicking on your state. [GET FREE QUOTE](https://money.com/pr/x435918d9eaa?ap_referrer=%2Fdaily-puppy-schedule%2F) ## Important parts of a puppy training schedule A schedule for a puppy is going to look different from one for an adult dog. A puppy needs more frequent feeding and naps and its daily routine should reflect this. Here are some key parts of what should be in every new puppy owner’s mind when creating a daily schedule. It’s important to keep in mind that every schedule should be malleable and tailored to your puppy’s needs. Some puppies may eat or have more energy than others, or might struggle with falling asleep at a scheduled time. Be patient throughout and make sure to reward your puppy for its good behavior. ### Feeding schedule Unlike adult dogs, puppies need to feed three times a day. It’s therefore easy to schedule its feeding times around your own mealtimes of breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s also important to keep its water bowl filled throughout the day with clean water. Make sure to be stocked up on puppy food so you’re always ready for your puppy’s needs come feeding time. ### Potty training When starting out with puppy potty training, it’s important to let your dog take regular bathroom breaks every time there’s a change in activity or when it’s been a couple of hours since the last potty time. You can incorporate these potty breaks into your leash walking or crate training time. This will allow your puppy to grow accustomed to go potty at regular intervals without interfering with its house training sessions. ### Play sessions Playtime is an essential part of your dog training and your puppy will thank you for it. However, it’s not wise to have your puppy do intense exercise when it is just weeks old. Instead, carving out a part of the day for unstructured playtime with chew toys or in a playpen until your puppy spends all its stored energy is a safe and fun way to bond with your new pet. As your puppy grows older, it will naturally ask for more play time, which can then be a more structured part of your dog’s schedule. ### Nap time After all that running around, your puppy is going to be tired. In fact, it’s normal for puppies to sleep for the majority of the day. Be sure to have a designated space where your pup can sleep unbothered while it recharges batteries. ## Embrace offers reliable coverage for your pet’s needs ### With Embrace Pet Insurance, you can customize your policy for quality care within your budget. Also, get up to 90% reimbursement on your vet bills. Click below to get a free quote today! [GET FREE QUOTE](https://money.com/pr/r35d534ebd66?ap_referrer=%2Fdaily-puppy-schedule%2F) ## Daily Puppy Schedule FAQs ### How many hours a day should you play with your puppy? You should not overexert a growing puppy. Playtime should come in short bursts, always paying attention to when your puppy grows tired or becomes disengaged. ### Why does my puppy need a sleep schedule? Although puppies sleep for the majority of the day, a sleep schedule can help your puppy get used to when you go to sleep and help it learn the routine around bedtime. ### What should puppies do all day? Most of a puppy’s day will be spent sleeping. 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