Why would I think you are rude for asking a question? Ask away!
I just went by my vets recommendation and got one about 3 feet long and I guess about 2 1/2 feet wide. The bed is not a dog bed but a Yorkie-sized washable pillow I have that has a sink hole in the center. From what I read, the idea is to give them enough room to move around , lie down and play but not too large as their poop in one end not to offend them. On the other hand, too small an area and they could become accustomed to potty being there, right next to their food, water and bed and get interested in checking it out. I usually kept a throw over the bed end of the crate to enclose it denlike, as I've read they like to "den" some as puppies. And since I am home all the time, my Yorkie actually spent very little time in it since I didn't buy him to jail him. He was usually so tired from playing and other the other things we did, when he went into the crate he would lie down and nap. Not at first, though! At first it was howling and whining and don't leave me here! But I tried Jilly in a pen when I first got her and she howled and whined so I got the smaller crate, which she accepted better. Potty trained my Jilly the same way as Tibbe after getting the crate. I had read up on all methods of potty training and how hard Yorkies are to potty train but after two Yorkies who were/are totally clean in the house, I guess the method worked for me and that is what I think this site is about - what works for each person so we can read all sides of an issue and see what is working or not. I have learned so much here that it humbles me, as I thought I was a fairly informed dog owner/ownee B4 I found you all. |