We tried using a baby/puppy gate to keep Ranger in the kitchen of our old apartment. At 3 months of age it was a waste of money b/c every single time he would just climb right over. We let him have free reign of the apt. but looking back we should have kept him crated while we were gone.
I think it depends on your lifestyle: if you are home all day then you might let you puppy have free reign more often as you can keep an eye on them. For those who work during the day they crate or have designated "puppy" areas.
We currently crate him during the day to prevent destructive behavior (which he's known for) and let him out when someone is home. He is well behaved when someone is home and is therefore allowed to sleep with us at night.
I hope this helps!!
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