Should I get rid of the play pan?

[runner1980]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

In my opinion he is too young to be out when you are not home. I think it is fine that he can wander about when you are there but it worries me for a full day.. he is still a puppy. I kept a play pen for almost a year with my guys.

Also, if he is used to sleeping in the play pen at night he may become confused and then he will whine. He needs a "place".. like kristen said a safe place.

Good luck and keep us posted

So far so good, there were no accidents the first night and he slept in his bed which we relocated. He did not whine (he actually never whined or barked since we got him at 13 weeks old). After we got up, he greeted us and than went to his bowl, sat and raised his paw waiting patiently for his food.

[joyce evans]

You sure are a trusting Mom and he must really be a good boy but I agree with everyone else. Hold on to your pen! Store it for the future! When I let Hannah rome free I sneek watch her from the outside doors and windows. She's a totally different pup when she thinks I'm not looking!!

[CouversMom]

I would say to give it a go! Also, can you please fly your baby to me? Sounds like you have the perfect little puppy My two are adults and still aren't as well trained as your little guy sounds I'll be waiting! lol

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by runner1980

So far so good, there were no accidents the first night and he slept in his bed which we relocated. He did not whine (he actually never whined or barked since we got him at 13 weeks old). After we got up, he greeted us and than went to his bowl, sat and raised his paw waiting patiently for his food.

That is wonderful... can I have him I am glad it is working out

[gracielove]

Since he has limited space in your small apartment I would say it is safe to put away the play pen. Dogs his age usually cannot be trusted to roam a large area but your home sounds small enough that he can handle it. He is not using the pen anyway.

Sometimes they may go off training a bit every now and then and if that happens you can get the pen out again. My Gracie was very easily trained to pee pads. She was really used to using the pads when I got her. She went off training and had some accidents when she was around 10 months old but it only took a couple of days to get her back on track. She actually had problems when my daughter moved out. I guess it was some kind of emotional response.

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by runner1980

We taught him not to chew on anything other than his toys, he used to chew on our shoes and some other things but we trained him not too and he stopped. The apartment is free of hazards since he wonders around now anyways. He likes to chew on toys and loves the bully sticks.

Trouble is....how he is around stuff when YOU'RE around might be totally different to how he is when left alone...if he gets distressed or even cross!!

It always amazes me the tiny places that Harry can get into, even though he's a 'big boy' And electrical wires were always my biggest worry...we can clear up pees and poops....

I would also be VERY wary about leaving your Littlie with a bully stick home alone, that's a choking hazard just waiting to happen.

Good luck! Sally + Harry x