I hope you managed to sort it out.

I agree with most posts, only use the crate if you're out or maybe through the night? I never used a crate for mine, but I think you need to forget rules that you got for the crate and do what's best for your dog.

All dogs are different and you'll need to do whatever is best/ works for him and yourself.

P.s puppies are hard work but worth it!

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Kittes: Bella & Theo - 4 year old moggies
Doggy: Rupert - 2 1/2 year old Collie x
Chinchilla: Gypsy - Ebony