[LoveMyJake]

First, congratultions to your friend on her new puppy! Which one of Willow's puppies is she getting? I saw them all in person and got my little Lily from her. Those puppies are so darn cute!

Anyway, I think the playpen is better so that it gives the puppy more room to move around. Another good idea is an expen or to gate a room for them. In the playpen or expen, they should have food and water, a blanket or 2, a potty pad and some toys and chewies. The puppy kong is good to keep them occupied for longer periods of time, and you can put their favorite treats inside. Another toy that keeps my little guy occupied is Hide-A-Squirrel. I think they also have a Hide-A-Squirrel Jr. that is smaller and better for the littler ones.

Edited to add: I just bought a Graco doll playpen for Jake, but he can jump in and out of it. So, I'm saving it for my new pup. I think it's perfect for a little one, but I wouldn't keep them in it all day. There's not enough room for food, water and a pee pad. But, they are great for keeping them confined for shorter periods of time if you need to.