I don't use a crate. I use a pen that has eight sides and is 26 inches tall. I keep my puppies in there with several toys, food, water and cat litter box. I am out of the house for about 11 hours a day, so I want this area to be complete. When I am home they have free run of the house. They are 9 month old now and are pretty good about using the litter box |