You need to wait 1 week after her last needle before you can take her outside, you wait the week to make sure the vacine has had time to take effect.
I too would recommend either crate training or the pen.
I have both and I find Poppy much prefers the pen, also it gives her more room to play and go potty on her pad at the other end away from her bed and toys.
The crate I have dosnt have a divider and I couldnt find one in pet stores over here to fit so I will be keeping it until she is bigger because its too large for her at the moment.
The crate should only be big enough for them to sleep in, if they have room to sleep and go potty away from their sleeping area then they will.
The whole point of crate training is that they wont want to make potty where they sleep so this will teach the pup that they can hold it.
Seen as she is only 5 weeks old I wouldnt expect her to hold it very long as she will need regular potty breaks through out the day and night (more so then an older dog).
If she will be left alone for long periods of time (while your at work) I recommend the pen.
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