I fogot to mention that currently when I'm not home, I leave Pancake in her x-pen with her food, pads, toys etc. (and she does go on her pads most often when in her pen). My plan was seeing how I have a 2 week break from school, I would stick to the crate because I would be there to keep an eye on her, but when I have to go back to school I would leave her in her x-pen when I'm gone and then she'd go in the crate when I get in (after play time of course). Would this be too inconsistent? I would be gone from 9-3 for a few weeks, and would rather her be in her pen. Thanks for any help, it's tough being a new mommy, I think I might baby her just a little too much! She's just so sweet!!
Oh and good luck Muireann