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concretegurl · 03-22-2011, 05:59 AM

I have my 10 lbs dog in crates that a 100 lbs dog can get in...you can use it in a play pen too Steve's post is pretty detailed in description...I say at least twice as long wide as your dog and 1 1/2 X their height, but I'm not an expert I just think personally anything less is too confining...

Then again I used a 6' x 6' play pen (4'x4' is recommended for Yorkies FYI) with the crate in it open door as a bed to get them used to it as a bed area, also a play area, a potty area, then a food area...then potty train...

How are you potty training? Outdoor, indoor, grid, potty patch, potty pad (pee pad) will be needed at least for a bit until bladder control can be obtained...stick to a strict feeding and potty schedule

I looked at your crate size...but I think it has more to do with measurements of dog...height, length than weight so guessing those by weight...but it seems fine can you post a pic?

03-22-2011, 05:59 AM	#6
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	I have my 10 lbs dog in crates that a 100 lbs dog can get in...you can use it in a play pen too Steve's post is pretty detailed in description...I say at least twice as long wide as your dog and 1 1/2 X their height, but I'm not an expert I just think personally anything less is too confining... Then again I used a 6' x 6' play pen (4'x4' is recommended for Yorkies FYI) with the crate in it open door as a bed to get them used to it as a bed area, also a play area, a potty area, then a food area...then potty train... How are you potty training? Outdoor, indoor, grid, potty patch, potty pad (pee pad) will be needed at least for a bit until bladder control can be obtained...stick to a strict feeding and potty schedule *I looked at your crate size...but I think it has more to do with measurements of dog...height, length than weight so guessing those by weight...but it seems fine can you post a pic?* __________________ Shan & 8 kids now! Last edited by concretegurl; 03-22-2011 at 06:03 AM.