My pooch is a 12 year old minature poodle. When he was a puppy i used a
large pen for him. Only took him out to eat, play with him, or for him to
“go outside”.
I kept water bowl in the pen with him, as well as his favorite
toy. He was trained in no time. Also, every time he ate, made him “go
outside”.
Also never had a problem with him chewing things, would distract him with
his stuffed toys.
Linda B