[Marc]

Thanks for all the replies! I will try and answer all the questions that came up in order for you to tip me.....

Before the pups arrived mom has slept in her crate since being a puppy herself. She was crate trained and spent her days free in the house and in the crate at night. She loved being in there and never woke up or whined.

The pups are 4 and a half weeks old and I have started weaning them.

The pups are not only up and around but play fighting and tugging on toys etc.

The pen has a bed for the dog and pups...pee pads, toys and food and water. The pen is in my main area and my bedroom where mom wants to be is right next to the main area. She would hear them if they were yelping or whining.

Thanks so much!

EDIT: The reason I moved them from the room with baby gate is because that room belongs to my other dog. I moved her out of that room for the pups. But, that room was also by the garage so I didnt' want drafts and also my other dog kept going in there to sleep. I totally trust my other dog, no problem there. We have had her for 13 years and she is the most gentle dog in the world. My yorkie trusts her no problem as well.