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kmchesney · 01-13-2010, 02:03 PM

When my husband and I are at work, we keep the door to our 11-week puppy's crate open to a 2' x 3' play pen area. The crate contains his bed, toys, water and crunchy food, while the play pen area has a wee wee pad and more toys. We did this so he would have room to play and not feel confined.

At first it was ok, but last night when I arrived home, he trashed the area completely. Torn pads, food everywhere, play pen shifted, poo all over the place. I'm not sure if it was a bad day or what, but after talking to fellow dog owners, I'm thinking of putting him in the crate only while we are gone as this could actually be more comforting.

Does anyone have any advice or have experienced something like this?

Thanks for your help!

01-13-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
kmchesney Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 16	Crate vs Play Pen When my husband and I are at work, we keep the door to our 11-week puppy's crate open to a 2' x 3' play pen area. The crate contains his bed, toys, water and crunchy food, while the play pen area has a wee wee pad and more toys. We did this so he would have room to play and not feel confined. At first it was ok, but last night when I arrived home, he trashed the area completely. Torn pads, food everywhere, play pen shifted, poo all over the place. I'm not sure if it was a bad day or what, but after talking to fellow dog owners, I'm thinking of putting him in the crate only while we are gone as this could actually be more comforting. Does anyone have any advice or have experienced something like this? Thanks for your help!