My family recently got a new Morkie puppy around 14 weeks old. I have some questions about how best to take care of her.

1. where is a good place to put her bed? I heard its not a good idea to keep it at a high traffic area but I've also heard that for puppies is best to put it somewhere where there's usually people for companionship. Also she whines at night when we go sleep and she can't see us so my sister would move the bed into her room from the kitchen, is it a good idea to move the bed everyday like this?

2. she won't eat from the bowl but when we feed her by hand or put the pebbles on the floor she would eat it. why is this and how can i teach her to eat from the bowl?

3. how long does it usually take for puppies to get use to their collar and when is a good age to introduce the collar? Because she's only 3 pound right now, is it ok to put a small metal collar on her? What would be considered too heavy for her?

Thanks for your help!!

COngrats on the new puppy.

1. It is fine to have her sleep in different areas of the house, not a problem at all.

2. DO NOT HAND FEED HER!! You will create a behavior problem that is VERY hard to fix... I know so many dogs ruined by hand feeding. What type of bowl do you have for her? Some times you need to use a cat size bowl for very small dogs so they can get their heads over the side to eat.

3. What do you mean by metal collar? A choke chain or pinch collar? Training collars of this type shoule NOT be used on a puppy, especialy a toy breed puppy. Also training collars are ONLY used while training and NEVER left on an UNATTENDED dog. The best collar choice is a nylon or leather buckle/snap collar. Many pet shops have a line of nylon collars and leashes made for toy breeds.

Hope this helps.

congrats on the new puppy!

1. it helps to put a ticking clock with puppies. my vet gave me the idea, said to them it sounded like a heartbeat. mine cuddled right up to it and went to sleep. also it's ok to move them around the house.

2. do not hand feed. it's a good idea to get into a routine with feeding times. encourage your puppy to eat when you put the bowel down. if he/she refuses then put the bowel up and catch them on the next feeding time.

3. i would say use a nylon collar for now.

Thanks for the tips everyone!!
Bailley is eating from the bowl now after we switched her puppy food, i think the original kebbles were too big for her so I switched to a puppy chow especially for small breeds and she seem to like it so far.

my sister bought the collar, it's more like jewelry, looks kinda like a bracelet. I think its what you call a "snake" chain. but anyway I went and bought her a nylon chain too but she just sulks all day no matter which one we put on her. So for now, she's not wearing one and I'm thinking of introducing it to her again when she's older. any suggestions?

Thanks again for replying!!
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Originally Posted by PuppyBailley

my sister bought the collar, it's more like jewelry, looks kinda like a bracelet. I think its what you call a "snake" chain. but anyway I went and bought her a nylon chain too but she just sulks all day no matter which one we put on her. So for now, she's not wearing one and I'm thinking of introducing it to her again when she's older. any suggestions?

Thanks again for replying!!
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You should never leave any kind of chain on her! Get her a buckle or snap collar. She'll get used to it after being on for awhile.

Everyone has given you great advise. Please DON'T leave a chain collar on the puppy! Use the nylon buckle collar...put it on her and let her sulk if she wants...she'll get used to it. Then, you need to introduce her to the leash. After she is used to the collar, attach the leash and let her drag it around the house. Then, she is is comfortable with that...take ahold of the leash...she may or may not protest at this...don't let go until she is calm. I had a dog once that bucked and pitched such a fit about the leash it was ridiculous....don't let this show upset you...just ignore the silly dog until it has calmed down...then reward it's calm stability with a treat.

As for where to place the bed...is it an actual dog bed or a crate? Is the dog in there only at night or also during the day?

1. anywhere inside the house
2. yes of course, don't let him get used to eat in your hands or pebbles
3. you can do it now
congrats, im so happy for you