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Originally Posted by Harrysmum  Oh, it must be so heartbreaking for you....and especially for her.
Trouble is, she left her mother waaaay too early - she hadn't got used to the rough and tumble, the time outs...the being alone...the learning.
In my opinion, 8-9 hours per day alone at 14 weeks old is just too long, especially in a place that she isn't used to/doesn't like/associates with you being gone a loooong time  But obviously your littlie has to be confined (for her sake, chewing-wise, not just pottying-wise!).
When our Harry was your little baby's age, we set up a HUGE playpen with his crate within it. The playpen was half the size of our kitchen - and the crate itself had it's door left open as his little den. That gave him the option to go in and out, play or eat, potty or not - have room and space to breathe and move....
I truly wish you luck  Sally x |
I agree with Harrysmum, 8-9 hours is too long to leave a 14 week pup alone. Is there some way you could come home at lunch to give her some play time? If not, could you hire someone or have a friend do it?
As far as the crate goes, I always tossed treat & toys in so my guys associated the crate with good things. Good luck with your new little one!