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The Puppy Corral has no bottom. We suggest putting it on an over sized blanket. We show it on a comforter. When used this way, the young pups cannot get under the bedding and out of our view. There are two distinct areas, one of which has the pig rail and the other has mom’s getaway with food and water. |
| Unit is shown with two doors open so you can identify their location. |
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Heating pad can be put under the blanket and the cord never needs to be in the pen. |
| We have suggestions for tops and protective floor coverings if you contact us about your special needs. |
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After there is no need for the pig rail and the pups are going potty on their own, we remove the center divide and pig rail. Then we drop in a walk through divide and a crate pan. The standard pens are sized to accommodate the pans from the 36,42, 48, and 54 inch crates. Now you must choose your method of pan. I use flat newspaper so during daytime or nighttime I can just put more in on poop and pee. Then as needed just roll it up and put in new. Cleaning of the crate pan is done as needed. I know some use shredded paper as shown on our cover page, others use shavings. This is your choice to make. I like flat paper so that when pups go home at 8 weeks they are basically paper trained for their new owners. |
| When mom goes outside I remove the pups and pig rail. Then I tip the pen on one side to change the blanket. Not everyone will have room for this. The big pens are heavier than the small of course, so do it safely as it works for you. |
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One possibility is to attach an XPen at side door to provide a play area of greater size. |
| A day or two before pups go home I usually put pen outside. Sometimes I replace the two shorter walls with longer ones so they have more room to romp and play. Pups now sleep in crates so they become accustomed to confinement. When families come to see pups I take those they may choose out into pen. It is easy for children and adults to step in and out of pen. |
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Interior components removed makes an adequate play area, plus can make a potty area for toy dogs. |
| Optional Lattice Divide showing two separate areas |
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Short door, walk through on two piece divide, one piece divide with drop in wall |
| Use whole box without any divide if you want larger whelping area. |
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Mom stepping from pig rail area to food and water |
| Cover held on by the pins for the corners |
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