re: Pet owners question: crate training and leaving dog out to roam

I work from home, so it was easier for me overall, but we bought one of those pens they have for babies, about 6x6 I think it was, and they stayed in there when we were unable to be with them. Of course, potty training is important, but we did after 3 months or so start letting them have more access to the house slowly, keeping some areas off limits for a while, making access more slowly.

Make sure they have lots of toys and anytime they get something they aren't supposed to, replace it with a toy.