Scooter started with just a bathroom while I was at work. He likes to stay by my side when I am at home. As he went through more training, he was moved to the kitchen with an Xpen blocking his exit (he could se outside of thekitchen but couldn't leave. I chose to not crate train him but limited access. At night, he would sleep in my bedroom with me but I put a puppy gate up so he couldn't leave my bedroom. Now, he has gained full access to the entire house, even when I am at work. He has proven that he deserves the access by having no accidents inside and never getting into anything while I am gone. I honestly think he sleeps the whole time. My second cousin lives in town now so if I can't go home at lunch to let him out to pee, she does. Because I work full time, I also take him to daycare three times a week. He loves it and he is a changed dog because of it. He minds and knows the program. He acts like a perfect angel so he gets treated like one.
