I am looking for suggestions regarding to crate my 12 week old at night or what works for others. My Hope HATED her little kennel - we picked Hope up at 8 months. I think she was in it a lot

- during the day and night, so never blamed her and I threw it out

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So now, we will pickup our little 12 week old Lily Grace on Tuesday. I really don't know what to do. I am not opposed to it IF I know she would like it..? I have heard puppies feel safe in their little area - not to mention the convenience while she's alone approx 4 hours a day. The breeder doesn't quite believe in kennels, so Lily hasn't experienced kennelling thus yet.
H E L P YT and what would YOU do