DEAR DIDI: Should my dogs be on a set feeding schedule of some kind or is it okay to just leave a bowl of food down for them all day? – Pit Bull Mommy DEAR PIT BULL MOMMY: Excellent question! I have never been a fan of free feeding or leaving food bowls down for dogs all day. No matter the breed, age, or number of dogs in the household it is a bad idea to have a bowl or bowls of food lying around.