Pee pads are a good idea. My pomeranian, Bitsy is 4 years old. We crate trained her, but she was only in there for a few hours at the most. Put the pee pads in her " favorite" accident spot. She'll pick it up in no time. On another note be sure to keep her on good food, Nutrition is so very important. If you are going to get her food at the supermarket, please do NOT get kibbles & bits, beniful, or pedigree, to name a few. The only foods at the grocery store worth anything are Purina O.N.E. and Iams. The pet store is better, Nutro, Science Diet, Eukanuba, Pro plan, ect. are good. I personally feed my dogs (and cats) Natural Balance. http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/. Also get her use to being brushed. You'll need a "rake" and a "long tooth comb" for her stand-off coat. Good luck with her.