I let mine out as soon as they start to try to climb out which is usually 3 weeks approx. I have an x-pen set up by this time and they can run and play in there. I put bumper pads around the inside botom of the x-pen so the puppies can't hurt themselves. Once they are older and start chewing on the bumper pad we remove it. Mom can jump the divider to get away from the pups when she wants too and eat, rest and relax in peace. Everyone seems happy with this set up here. |