Sharon, Your plan sounds perfect. When Dodger first arrived he spent the nights in a small wire crate. When we were away during the day he had his VariKennel (medium size, I think-he still uses it). I am so pleased that he became used to the crate because now he travels with me alot on business, he is comfortable in his crate and knows the routine- he goes in his crate, I leave- I come back and he can get out! Housekeeping staff have told me that, even when they come in the room to clean, he doesn't make a sound, just watches out of his little window! I think the solid sides give him a sense of safety. I tried, early on, to leave him loose in the room and the minute I closed the door he began to bark. So the kennel routine is all we use and, of course, hotels love it and usually require it.
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