🐶 Daily Routine for a Happy, Healthy Maltipoo Puppy
Create Structure, Build Trust, and Raise a Well-Behaved Pup
Maltipoo puppies are playful, intelligent, and affectionate—but like any young dog, they thrive on routine. A consistent daily schedule helps your puppy feel secure, learn good behavior, and grow into a healthy, happy companion.
Here’s a sample daily routine you can follow or adjust to your lifestyle:
⏰ 7:00 AM – Morning Potty Break
Start the day with a potty break as soon as your puppy wakes up.
- Take them outside or to their pee pad.
- Praise and reward them when they go.
💡 Tip: Puppies usually need to potty right after waking, eating, and playing.
🍽 7:30 AM – Breakfast Time
Feed your puppy a high-quality puppy food, recommended for small breeds.
- Offer food in a quiet area with fresh water.
- Stay consistent with portion size and feeding times.
🐕 8:00 AM – Play & Exercise
After breakfast and potty time, give your puppy a chance to burn off energy.
- Short walks (5–10 minutes at first)
- Fetch with a soft toy
- Tug-of-war or gentle floor play
This is also a great time to introduce short training sessions (sit, stay, come).
💤 9:00 AM – Nap Time
Puppies need lots of sleep—up to 18–20 hours a day!
- Provide a quiet, cozy space (crate or puppy bed).
- Avoid waking them unless necessary.
💧 11:00 AM – Potty Break & Light Play
After napping, it’s time for a potty break and more social time.
- Encourage gentle play or chew toys.
- Let them explore under supervision.
🍽 12:30 PM – Lunchtime (if feeding 3x/day)
If your vet recommends 3 meals a day (common for young puppies):
- Offer a small lunch portion.
- Follow with water and a potty break.
🐾 1:00 PM – Training & Exploration
Use this time for basic obedience training and supervised exploration.
- Practice leash walking indoors or outside.
- Introduce new sounds, textures, or toys.
💤 2:00 PM – Afternoon Nap
Let your Maltipoo rest again—growing is hard work!
- Don’t force sleep, but encourage calm time.
🚶 4:00 PM – Potty Break & Short Walk
Another chance to stretch, sniff, and go potty.
- A short walk or yard play is perfect here.
🍽 5:30 PM – Dinner Time
The last meal of the day should be a few hours before bedtime.
- Stick to the same food and portion sizes.
- Don’t forget the post-dinner potty break!
🧸 6:30 PM – Play, Cuddles & Wind Down
Evening is great for bonding and light play.
- Offer chew toys to soothe teething.
- Start calming down the energy for bedtime.
💤 8:00–9:00 PM – Final Potty & Bedtime
One last potty break before bed!
- Keep bedtime consistent.
- Use a crate or designated sleeping area.
- Avoid giving food or water too late to prevent overnight accidents.
🐕 Tips for Success:
- Keep potty breaks consistent (every 2–3 hours for young pups).
- Use praise and treats for training and housebreaking.
- Don’t overwhelm your puppy with too much stimulation at once.
- Be patient—routines take time, but your puppy will thrive with structure.
💬 Final Thought
Every puppy is different, but routine builds confidence, encourages good habits, and deepens the bond between you and your Maltipoo. A little planning each day makes for a well-adjusted, joyful pup—and a happy household too.
