Yes don't worry about crating a puppy. It is really a good thing for them. When we got our puppy (not a pug) we crated him during the night when we slept and when we traveled. For during the day we set up pen in the kitchen with Wee Wee pads in case he couldn't hold it and his crate for sleeping. We were very fortunately because he potty trained very easily and I believe part of that was the crate training. Once he was about 6 months we no longer made him sleep in his kennel but he did anyways. Of course now he has progressed to the bed but he still has his crate if he wants it. He is also very protective of his crate. If the cat comes near it he has a hissy fit. One time the cat went it in and started to lie down but was quickly chased out.
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