When Jamie was a puppy, he was in a playpen (baby section at Target) with a potty pad. Once he was old enough (5 months was when we started) to start crate training, I put him in his crate (no potty pad) and came home and took him out to potty everyday at lunch. Now (1year old) he stays in my masterbath (open door crate) during the day and I do put a potty pad down for him but usually he holds it til I get home at 5. I wouldn't leave a small puppy in a crate for 8hours. I think a puppy proofed room or an xpen would be your best option.
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