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I will answer the first question first: all dog food discussed is DRY dog food - canned dog food not recommended - rots teeth
My preferred food for puppies is Premium Edge Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Formula. If you cannot find it locally, you can click on the link above to purchase it.

Some puppies have sensitive stomachs and this is too rich for them until they are 4 to 6 months old. If this is the case they should receive Purina Puppy Chow. Not because I truly recommend it because it helps to ensure harder stool. In my opinion corn seems to helps keep puppies stool firm.

The first ingredient listed on any quality dog food should be meat. Except for Purina Puppy Chow, first ingredient is corn. Corn is not the first choice for nutrition. So once puppy is regular switch them to a meat based food.

If you sat down for dinner and at Steak-Baked Potatoes-Green Beans your meal would be great. But if you ate that ever day for the rest of your life you would most likely be lacking in things. I do suggest a variety in your dogs diet and not to just choose one dog food. Mixing where first ingreedience would be Lamb, Chicken, Salmon or different ingredience is highly recommended. Supplementing with fresh fruits and vegetables is also recommended. See below -14.b. What about supplements? My preferred food for adult Malamutes is mixing Diamond Lamb & Rice, Premium Edge-Salmon , Diamond-Large Breed-green bag

Here at Hudson's, my dogs "free feed". They are fed a mixture of Premium Edge-Salmon, Diamond-Lamb/Rice, Diamond-Chicken/Corn. Food is always available to them and they do not overeat. Free feeding puppies can be difficult for potty training, Getting a puppy on a schedule but not limiting the amount that the puppy can eat is important. So allowing the pup the food they want only on a schedule is what I recommend. Free feeding is my recommendation for adult dogs that are potty trained. On very few occasions a Malamute will overeat and make themselves obese.

In the past I have had people who have purchased a pup call and say the dog was eating garbage, steeling any food they could and even eating other dogs feces or there own feces. This is a cause for concern in many cases. In all of the cases that I have encountered were precipitated by a vet recommending limiting food intake. These dogs were starving. So they would eat anything that was available to them even if it meant eating feces. Each breed is different and should be recognized as an individual not grouped with thousands of other breeds/dogs. Always be aware of your dogs individual needs.

I also like to give my dogs raw Chicken and Beef once a week, along with boiled eggs it's good for their coats and very healthy for them. Raw eggs are not good for them as they can tear up the lining of there stomach and make them spit up blood (known by experience). Also remember nothing in excess. Feeding only raw without proper vitamins is not suggested. Experienced owners ONLY should feed only Raw diet. Always remember NOTHING IN EXCESS....

14.a. How much should we feed?

Monitor, but do not limit the amount of quality dog food your puppy eats. On Diamond and other large breed puppy food bags, the instructions have you limiting a growing puppy to "x" amount of cups per day. Do not do this or you will limit the growth of your puppy. During their fast growing periods pups can average 6 to 8 cups of quality dog food per day. Some days they will have 12 cups a day, and others 4 cups a day. It is my experience that they will not overeat unless they feel food deprived.

Here at Hudson's, my dogs "free feed". That is, the food is always available to them and they do not overeat.

14.b. What about supplements?

PetTab vitamin & mineral supplements are an excellent daily supplement for your dog. They are also tasty & chewable. Available from your veterinarian, local pet store or at PetSmart or PetFoodDirect online.

Dogs are "omnivores", not just "carnivores". This means in addition to eating meat, they also eat vegetables and fruit. Carrots and apples in moderation are good for dogs. One a day of each is an excellent dietary supplement (and they love them!) Also, a large carrot is great for the "chewing need".

As I stated above, I also like to give my dogs real meat once a week, it's good for their coats.

14.c. What about table scraps?

Not a good idea! Dogs do not need processed sugar, fats or all the starches we eat. Not only don't they need them, they aren't good for them.