[Kristin]

I usually have Lina in the bedroom when I'm planning on being gone all day. I turn on the TV and she has her crate and food/water and all her toys in there with her. It works out great because then I don't have to worry about her having accidents on the floor all over the house and she can't get into anything that might hurt her. When I'm just going to be gone a little while (across town or something) I usually just give her the house to play in lol. She's getting better about staying out of stuff and she doesn't chew as much as she used to. I don't think I could ever crate her for 8 hours...or even a couple hours. It's just not enough room for her to move and play.