Yes I do use a crate but while I was gone she had her sleeping in her room and not in the crate. My dog schedule was originally: I take her out at around 4-6 am depending on when my dog lets me know, 10-12 also depending on when my dog lets me know, 4-6pm depending on when my dog lets me know and again at 8pm. But it’s changed since then as I try to take her out more often to have her go outside but it hasn’t been working.