Reply #4: I have never used a crate before

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but the girl who had the puppy was apparantly using it for potty training and for leaving the puppy alone for long periods of time.

If I understand what you are saying, it is that the crate is for the puppys security and if she doesnt feel secure in there then I shouldnt use the crate at all. She HATES it.

I am just worried about the rare instances that she will be alone in the house and was hoping I could make the crate a secure place for her to be able to leave her in when we are gone. So she will feel secure and not abandoned.