Regular meals are also important because they help create a sense of routine for your foster pup. Dogs like routines. Letting your foster pup learn the rhythms of the household -- including more-or-less consistent breakfasts and dinners -- will help him gain a sense of security and stability. This doesn't mean you have to schedule dinner and breakfast for 6:30 on the dot, morning and night, but it ''does'' help to set general mealtimes that might vary within an hour or so each day.

Regular meals are also important because they help create a sense of routine for your foster pup. Dogs like routines. Letting your foster pup learn the rhythms of the household -- including more-or-less consistent breakfasts and dinners -- will help him gain a sense of security and stability. This doesn't mean you have to schedule dinner and breakfast for 6:30 on the dot, morning and night, but it ''does'' help to set general mealtimes that might vary within an hour or so each day.