[gemy]

You can get a hard sided crate - made of plastic. Vari crate is one model here in Canada that we have.


I personally like the wire crates because there is all around see out for the dog.


My car crate for my Yorkie is the smallest size, safety factor here and is a hard sided crate.


I crate my dogs when I clean, or am out to work.


I think that I would build up to about 3 hrs per day, take it slow like YorkieTalkJilly instructs.


Have a routine for yourself and the pups. Go to the gym, out to the hairdresser etc, or just for a jog yourself. Try to set a schedule and stick to it.


Have friends in for lunch and have your pup in the crate for at least part of the visit.