[Ayoka]

I always add water TO Bear's food...not enough to make it float but enought to make sure he gets SOME water!

The only time I would wait to give food is before or after and really strenuous activity like a flyball practice or an agility class where I let him drink as he wishes.

This has been reccomended to me by some dog-savvy friends as they believe it can help to prevent bloat. I know that I feel kinda gross if I eat too soon before OR after a long run so this makes sense to me. I usually wait until he is relaxed and no longer panting to feed...usually about an hour.