We were all rookies at one point, so don't worry about it. I like Honey's because of the quality of the meat and it is premixed, so I know Daisy is getting what she needs. In addition to that, they are very helpful when trying to figure out what is best for your dog, and I have asked them many questions both before and since becoming a customer. We have a small chest freezer for Daisy's food, and I place an order every few months. Once you get into a routine of defrosting it is really easy. Just in case I forget, I keep a couple of tins in the cupboard. Also a bag of plain white frozen fish, just the basic range from the supermarket, great as a standby, but mostly for a dicky tummy. Just poach in a decent amount of water, and give them the water too, handy if they are not drinking much. Pups can get dehydrated quickly, if they have a runny tummy. Anyway, usually someone on here if you have an issue, who can help out.