hi yorkie118, my old boy is 12. right up till he was 9 yrs old he suffered seperation anxiety and pee and poo every time he was left alone. even after walks. then i got beau, as a puppy. and i swear it was the best thing i ever done he stopped going to toilet after 9 years off doing it. beau is 3 now and i extended my family again now my sonny is just turned 1 he was easy to train. with the pee pads they are great, i never used any kind off crate. they all play together and also learn from each other. they sleep on my bed with me also. what a tight squeeze, but wud not have it any other way. so i wish u all the best with ur little one
