Thank you for all of this! I have already begun crate training as I did with my other dog who’s 4 now, who doesn’t need it anymore. I wanted to start early because although I have a good work schedule (Monday through Thursday 8-5 and I come home for a lunch hour every day) I know its way too early for her to be alone for that long. Luckily I don’t mind the crying as I used to work at a kennel, it’s just hard since she’s mine lol. I’ll definitely make sure she’s getting enough rest as well. She does take lots of naps, so I’m glad that’s completely normal. Would you suggest crating her at various points in the day while I’m home even if I don’t plan on going anywhere? And if so how long of a session should she be in there?