Investigate and educate yourself to find a healthy nutritious dog food. It is worth the extra time. A poor diet can lead to a host of medical problems costing you a lot of money at the veterinary clinic. For an independent review of dog foods that is easy to read and understand visit: www.dogfoodanalysis.com or www.dogfoodadvisor.com
Do not follow the feeding guidelines listed on the bag. It is their job to sell dog food, so it is often in their interest not yours.