Chloe sleeps in a big playyard that holds her bedding and potty pads. We used a playyard and not a crate for her because she is pee-pad trained so she can go on the pad at night. Our other dog is bigger and is outside potty trained , so we have always used a crate for her. They seem to be O.K. with it. The playyard and crate are in our back laundry room area.
I think she wakes you up all through the night because she can

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My son woke up
every two hours without fail until he was over two years old. He wanted a drink , a hug , or just to say " Love Mommy" (that did melt me everytime

) and we all knew he did it because he could...
I think your pup knows you will wake and give her the kisses , thats why she does it