Jess used to go in a 5ft long crate with a top. She got so she hated it and started pooping in the potty side but then stepping in it and dragging it everywhere. I now gate her off in the mudroom with room to move around freely, water, an outside open air bed and a small wire crate that's covered with a blanket in case she gets frightened. She seems pretty happy there, although she jumps like crazy when we come home. I started with 30 mins then an hour then 2 and have left her up to five with no problem |