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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

My dogs are all on a schedule and everyone gets crated at noon until 4pm, for nap time. That is when I can do all the millions of other things that need to be done around here, including errands, and know they are safe and happy. They are quiet and nap and then we all get up at 4-6 for outdoor activity, and back into the house for family time, and then to bed at 10pm. They have been raised on this schedule and I have no problems with any of them with this system, and they are all secure and happy! If there are bad storms coming through, I will crate so that in the event of an emergency, I do not have to go looking for dogs to evacuate the premisis. I have only had a couple seniors that I trust to leave outside a crate, in the house, when I leave.....and then I have a little boy that is absolutely a mischevious little boy who explores and gets into EVERYTHING....I do not trust him out of my sight! He is a train wreck just waiting to happen!!! No one should feel guilty about crating their baby....you do what is best for YOUR baby!!!

This sounds like a great schedule. I may try it out with my 5mo old new yorkie that I'll be getting in aweek. Yay!!!! So excited!!