I bought P.J. a crate when we first brought him home. Although he is only 2 pounds, it is the size that would comfortably house a labrador retriever. It allowed me not to feel so guilty when I kenneled him. There was plenty of room for his toys, food/water bowls, bed and the wee wee pads. Just recently we have been allowing him access to the entire house. Since we leave his kennel door open, I will occasionally find him in his kennel. It is like his little safe haven. With my first yorkie, I did everything wrong because I didn't work with him. I allowed him to dominate me. The vet couldn't trim his nails, etc. We couldn't go on vacations, etc. because he wouldn't kennel. We had a horrible time when he had to be hospitalized because of his seizures and a brain tumor. It broke my heart. So when we bought P.J., I was determined that he would realize that certain things has to be done (nail trims, grooming, anal glads, kenneling, etc.) and he has to accept it. So far so good. I just regret that I didn't do the same with Cuddles. |