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JosieBishop · 01-22-2008, 10:52 AM

Hello YT. This may seem obvious to some, but I'm not exactly sure of the answer. I have a 4 1/2 month old little girl. When I can't watch her like a HAWK she stays in the ex-pen. My question is - how long should a pup this age be allowed out of the ex-pen? It is a case by case basis? I guess I'm asking - should puppies be allowed to roam free (WITH supervision) for an unspecified amount of time, or is it better for them to be confined to an ex-pen. Does this teach them discipline? Or is roaming free just as good? Does it depend on age? Confused!

Thanks.

01-22-2008, 10:52 AM	#1
JosieBishop Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: La La Land Posts: 73	Ex-Pen/Roaming Free Question Hello YT. This may seem obvious to some, but I'm not exactly sure of the answer. I have a 4 1/2 month old little girl. When I can't watch her like a HAWK she stays in the ex-pen. My question is - how long should a pup this age be allowed out of the ex-pen? It is a case by case basis? I guess I'm asking - should puppies be allowed to roam free (WITH supervision) for an unspecified amount of time, or is it better for them to be confined to an ex-pen. Does this teach them discipline? Or is roaming free just as good? Does it depend on age? Confused! Thanks.