[trainingjunkie]

Your ideas are all very good! One word of additional advice: Make sure the pup never, ever jumps the pen! Once they get out the first time, they will likely always fight the pen. Supervise closely until your pup accepts it!

I never remove a pup from a pen, kennel, or crate unless they are quiet and peaceful. Once they are very calm, take them out.

I love my x-pens! I actually have a whippet pup, so I "get" it!!!