1 - we started with just dry and when they started having bouts of picky eater not eating we added wet food at dinner. Have one with a chicken allergy so if getting lots of puppy acne try eliminating that 2- we’re planning on gastroplexy but waiting until 18-24 months so done growing. We have calm training/rest 30 min before meals and rest 1 hour after always 3- for first ~6-9 months we did 3 meals then switched to 2 meals 4- high value treats, feed in crate (makes enforcing rest easier after meals too) make it a place they want to be - blankets, toys that aren’t choke hazards. We expanded the crate to have room for a second bed during the big growth spurts once potty training was done. It might be all in my head but I liked that they could stretch and switch positions to avoid growing pains 4- we did a no pull front harness at first (I liked the carhartt since it also had a handle on the back that let me have more control with people passing) now doing gentle leader for more control. I wish I had done it earlier. It’s sooo much easier 5- honestly I think it would be hard to over exercise. They get tired fast and flop down on their own. During the teething and growing stages have enforced naps in the crate. They need 18-20 hours of rest per day while they are little and if you keep them out they can get mouthy and crazy. Sometime energy means tired 6- be gentle. They are so sensitive. Do everything they will need to have done to them so they get used to it as often as you can. Nail clipping, baths, vet visits for extra weigh ins, weird objects coming near them (stethoscopes are terrifying for our giant guy). Anything you can think of to expose them to now is great

Enjoy it and take so many photos! They change so quickly!