My puppy only eats when hand-fed. How to make her eat from a bowl?

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My 14 week old puppy seems to only eat when I hand feed her. Should I prioritize her eating or try to get her in the habit of eating out of the bowl? Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | unspayed | 8.5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Try to get her to eat out of her own bowl. There's nothing wrong with hand feeding but it's time consuming and there will be situations in her life where this may not be possible. Additionally, she is forming her habits now that she will have as an adult. You may try changing her food (but do NOT do this often because it could make her a fussy eater) to something she likes better. Royal Canin and Purina ProPlan tend to be highly palatable diets. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My puppy only eats when hand-fed. How to make her eat from a bowl?

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