Yes Tara that is what I use all the time. This is what I do. I newspaper the whole thing, I put their bed at one end and I fed them in the pen, I use a water bottle like for rabbits cause less mess. I toss their toys in the pen, This is how it works out. Chi;s are very smart, They will sleep in the bed and go 'mess' at the other end. They will not potty where they sleep. Maybe a time or two but not long. They are clean little dogs. They will even keep their toys clean, I put several layers of paper down and peel back what is dirty and throw away. Some folks use a litter box. I don't. One lady I know uses rabbit food for litter in case they ingest it. Hope it helped you some. Mare -------Original Message------- From: Tara Date: 06/16/07 14:09:11 To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] I purchased a puppy play pen.... Hi all! (Just to refesh everyone memory, I have Nino my 13 1/2 week old male chi, and Bella my 8 1/2 week old female chi.) I have heard so much about how crate training is essential in helping to potty train your puppies, and to give more supervision. The thing is I just can't put my lil babies into that little box! So in my mind, lol, I compromised with purchasing a puppy play pen. Now I know, its not a crate, but it makes ME feel better! So heres my questions....
Has anyone else in the group used a palypen instead of a crate? Will this give me the same effect as the crate? Can I use this play pen for both my pups? Can I still have them eat in the kitchen instead of the pen? I know I probably sound like the most in-experienced chihuahua / dog in general person, but I truely am! These Chi's are my first dogs ever! Any advice will be welcomed and appreciated! Thanks guys! Sincerely, Tara, Nino & Bella
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