What keeps you from allowing her to free roam, or to just limit her access to one room with a door closed? Separation anxiety, age, potty-training?
I know that I am always nervous that Levi would escape from or hurt himself trying to escape from an x-pen or a crate. What works for us is allowing him to stay out in my bedroom with the door shut while I am gone. He may scratch at the door a little, but I haven't really noticed any damage and I like knowing that he can move around freely, take naps in different spots, play, etc.
I leave water bowls out all day too. I'd rather Levi have a little accident than to be without water while I am at school or work.
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