We never crate trained Zeus -- we think it's cruel (not a judgment on others, it's just not for us); so, we gated him in our laundry room (tile floor). He had enough room for a bed, food and water bowl, pee pads and room to move. Once he was using the pee pads, we gated him in the kitchen (tile floors) and laundry room. Once we saw how well he did with that, he now has free reign of the house. He is tiny (3.5 lbs), so he has ramps to get on the couch (and can then get to the chair) and a ramp to our bed. We do not confine him at night. He may sleep with us, our 14 year old or on the couch by himself. He never goes potty off the pads. Fortunately for us, he is a snuggler, so he usually sleeps with a family member! |