well, i would say,if the lady was to put the pup in a utility room, i don't know if that is a good idea. I have a space in my apt where i have the gated area for the girls with their essentials such as food , water, their crates, toys, comfy bed outside to hang out, blankies. You name it, they have it in there. I want them to be comfortable and happy when i am not home. Whenever i look at them through the webcam, they are either sleeping or playing..what a life!