Sometimes, a particularly young or new puppy who's lost or been separated from it's mother too soon will look to you as it's protector and surrogate parent.
In those cases, it might prefer to take food from you directly, because it knows it's safe... Safe, both in terms of being wholesome food, but also safe from other animals that might come and try to take the food.
If you don't have other animals who might push the pup from the bowl, then you can teach the pup that the bowl is safe by sitting on the ground with her while she eats, feeding her from your hand, but slowly moving your hand toward the bowl, and so on.
If you do have other animals who might take the food, it's best to feed her in a safe area until she's big enough to fend for herself.
Your puppy may be refusing to eat from the bowl due to a variety of reasons, such as discomfort with the bowl, preference for hand feeding, or seeking attention. Hand feeding may provide a sense of security and bonding with you, making it more appealing to your puppy. It's important to observe your puppy's behavior and consult with a veterinarian if the issue persists.
Puppies may prefer eating from your hand because they feel comforted and secure by your presence. This behavior is common and can be a sign of bonding and trust between you and your puppy. It is important to establish boundaries and encourage your puppy to eat from their bowl to maintain good eating habits.
Some puppies prefer to eat out of your hand because they feel more secure and connected to you. It may also be a learned behavior if you have been hand-feeding your puppy since they were young. Gradually introducing your puppy to eating from a bowl or plate may help them become more comfortable with it over time.
Your puppy may only eat out of your hand because it sees you as a source of comfort and security. This behavior could be a sign of trust and bonding between you and your puppy.
A wild animal, such as a bird or a squirrel, may eat out of your hand but not from a bowl.
No...PUPPY NOT DOG BOWL
The duration of Puppy Bowl is 3 hours.
Puppy Bowl was created on 2005-02-06.
The puppy only eats from hand because it has been trained to do so or it may feel more comfortable and secure eating this way.
The cast of Puppy Bowl VII - 2011 includes: Andrew Schechter as Himself - Puppy Bowl Referee
The cast of Puppy Bowl VIII - 2012 includes: Dan Schachner as Himself - Puppy Bowl Referee
The puppy only eats out of hand because it may feel more comfortable and secure eating this way, as it may associate hand-feeding with care and attention from its owner.