Dixieland Dancer I have to agree with you. I have done it both ways and the crate makes it so much easier! I never had a dog mess in the crate, although I have heard that some have. That's probably because the crate was too big. The breeder who sold us Bella actually had a little "daily schedule" typed up for us. It included meals, time to go potty, time in the crate, time for play, etc.

We have continued to use the crate for Bella during the day if we go out because she still chews things she shouldn't occasionally. This past week was a milestone. I decided to give it a try and let her loose in the house all week long and when we got home the house was in one piece! My little girl is growing up!

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: Pam ]