When Gracie was a puppy she was only with me when I was home. I kept a close eye on her at all times. She was very good about using her potty pads from the start but she had to be near them and not wander away. When I would have to leave I had an area set up for her in the bathroom with a baby gate so she could not wander but not feel shut off from the home.
As she grew she got to have more freedom as she was able to handle it. Puppies are so curious and such chewers that you really need to protect them from their selves. She now has free run of the home and is very trust worthy. Too much space at a young age will result in big problems. |