She was still with her mom up until I took her home yesterday. Shes used to being around her mom and 8 brothers and sisters.

I don't have a crate yet- but I have made a secure area for her in a corner behind a chair that is HER spot. She has a dog pillow, a big stuffed monkey the size of her siblings and a blanket to burrow in.The kids have been told that when she is in her spot, that she is to be left alone- no petting or playing with her.

I'm not sure what to do at bedtime. Last night I tried putting her in the porch with all her things, and a radio playing softly. She was ok for about an hour- then howled her lungs out. So my kids could sleep- I ended up sleeping on a cushion on the living room floor with her.

She will be spending her first significant time alone tomorrow when we go to work. She will be in the porch with her things from 9 am until 12, when I'll come home on my lunch hour to let her out to potty. I'm hoping that this time without us will get her accustomed to being in the porch alone for periods of time and the nights will grow quieter. My boyfriend gets home at 4 pm so her can let her potty and play with her then.

I hope I'm doing things somewhat correctly..