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KathyK09 · 09-05-2008, 06:33 AM

Hi! I believe in Crate Training too and I did Crate Train my Bichon who is now 7 yrs old and 13 lbs. She is often in a Crate all day and has no problems at all!

My problem with Crate Training Mariah, who is now 9 mo old, is that our family is often just gone too long during the day for me to feel comfortable leaving her in a Crate all day. We leave about 7:30 am and get home from work/school anywhere from 3:30 to as late as 5:00 pm...depending on that day's activities (kids volleyball, etc). Sometimes depending on my husbands shift it's earlier too.

Because Mariah is only 2.8 lbs, I don't think it's safe for her to go that long without eating/drinking and/or going potty.

For those of you who Crate Train how long is the maximum that you would leave your dog in the Crate and do you think how big they are is a factor? I'd love any advice - this is our first experience with a truly tiny dog!

09-05-2008, 06:33 AM	#13
KathyK09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast WI Posts: 97	Crate Training Hi! I believe in Crate Training too and I did Crate Train my Bichon who is now 7 yrs old and 13 lbs. She is often in a Crate all day and has no problems at all! My problem with Crate Training Mariah, who is now 9 mo old, is that our family is often just gone too long during the day for me to feel comfortable leaving her in a Crate all day. We leave about 7:30 am and get home from work/school anywhere from 3:30 to as late as 5:00 pm...depending on that day's activities (kids volleyball, etc). Sometimes depending on my husbands shift it's earlier too. Because Mariah is only 2.8 lbs, I don't think it's safe for her to go that long without eating/drinking and/or going potty. For those of you who Crate Train how long is the maximum that you would leave your dog in the Crate and do you think how big they are is a factor? I'd love any advice - this is our first experience with a truly tiny dog!