I have a crate with blankets & a stuffed toy in it for SHield. It is in the kitchen.
I have the kitchen gated off to help control when I let him come out. Right now he is allowed to hang out with us in the kitchen, downstairs bathroom(it's off the kitchen),dining room, & living room with no problem. He is doing well, he earned it!
When we leave, i walk the dogs so they don't have to potty then put him in the crate & leave. & i don't use the pads. I just take them out frequently. Does that make sense without pictures?