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Ksheffield78 · 10-28-2008, 03:20 AM

I got my puppy too at around 12 weeks. He too had never been in a crate, as the breeder didn't like them. However, i work away from the home all day and my husband works half the day at home and half the day away. The first thing we did was buy a crate. He didn't really like it at first but has not gotten to where he will go in by himself for a nap during the day! (we have only had him for 3 1/2 weeks). At first he had issues pottying in his crate, so he had to section it off. He did really well at that and now is back to having the whole crate to sleep in with no accidents at night (we still take him out 1 time during the night). I hope this helps.

10-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#20
Ksheffield78 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: macon, Georgia Posts: 25	I got my puppy too at around 12 weeks. He too had never been in a crate, as the breeder didn't like them. However, i work away from the home all day and my husband works half the day at home and half the day away. The first thing we did was buy a crate. He didn't really like it at first but has not gotten to where he will go in by himself for a nap during the day! (we have only had him for 3 1/2 weeks). At first he had issues pottying in his crate, so he had to section it off. He did really well at that and now is back to having the whole crate to sleep in with no accidents at night (we still take him out 1 time during the night). I hope this helps.