[viviansnickers]

I really do not like crates. I started out crating Snickers and he cried so much and I would have to ignore him and it killed me, just broke my heart. I just don't think living things should be in any type of cage unless they can harm others. Use the ex-pen or a baby gate to confine your pup. If you use an expen, put a soft bed, pee pad, toys, and food/water. You can do the same if you confine your baby with a baby gate in the laundry room or bathroom.

We use a baby play pen and it sits by the window. It has mesh see through sides and Snickers loves it in there, he does not feel caged in at all and the top is open. He loves to look out the window all day when we work. We cured his separation anxiety with the playpen.

Good luck to you!!

Snick & Viv