[Kate]

Instead of putting Sadie in her crate when I am gone, I like to put her in the laundry room as it is bigger.

I have only done this five times, as I have only had her 8 days. She most she has been in there is an hour each time. She has food, water, and a pee pad just in case she really has to go, but I always take her out before I put her in that room.

She is totally housebroken, so may not use the pad, but I feel I need something in there in case she cannot hold off.

Anyway I leave a radio on for her as well.

Now, she won't even go down to the daylight basement. She knows what will
happen. My family room is downstairs and I could just let her roam the entire basement, but am alittle leery that she could rebel and get destructive.

Do any of your dogs ruin things when you are gone just to "get even"?

Do any of you keep your pet in an enclosed room, and do they hate being put in there?

I bet it would not matter where I put her when I leave; she would not be happy.

I am feeling so guilty leaving her, and needed some feedback.

Thanks.

Kate