hi, i use a 3 foot by 2 foot closet and a baby gate. in there i have his crate a bed and a litter box and food, water and toys so he has everything he needs. he only stays in there a few days a week for 8 hours max. he sleeps alot because he is a puppy so my cleaning lady who is home says she never hears a peep out of him. recently it got cold up her in il so i have put blankets on the bottom and i am considering putting batting and some fleece fabric on the walls to ensure his little "palace" is warm. the closet is in my bathroom and was originally for linens. luckily the shelfs don't start til about 4 feet off the ground. any ?'s feel free to e-mail me at
reich1514@comcast.net. good luck. michelle