Long Term Confinement Area

Setting up a suitable "Long Term Confinement Area" is a way of keeping Wuffie safe from harm, to aid in housetraining, prevent destructive behaviours, and prevent many other behaviours that puppy (or adolescent) might inadvertently learn if left to his/her own devices ... ie: digging, chewing, barking out the window, chasing the cat, counter-surfing, etc.

It is typically set up in an area of the home that Wuffie regularly spends time and is comfortable in. A fold out exercise pen is securely attached to the crate. At one end of the area is the crate and perhaps a second soft resting area, inside are safe chew toys such as a stuffed Kong, a water dish and possibly a different type of substrate (such as newspaper) in case Wuffie needs to relieve himself (but you don't want him to eliminate on the same type of surface that he plays and sleeps in).

This set up is also useful for dogs that are not yet happy to spend time enclosed in their crates and while you are gradually getting them used to spending time in one.