[crystalsmom]

I can see you are having a very hard time with the pup, your hubby and your anger with the breeder. Try your best to seperate the three but talk to your hubby and have him on your side because you both need to be on the same page.

I noticed a few posts back your husband didn't get to him in time. If you on 60 min time frame for taking him out then you need to change it to 45 min. and write it down so you know what your husband is doing and he know what you are doing.

I like the crate til he gets used to knowing when you are happy and praise him for doing his business in the correct place but Never Never get upset with the pup and put him in the crate because you are. This crate is his haven and a place where he is happy until he can graduate to an x-pen and I like the x-pen idea also.

Just one other thing every trainer I have ever known has said to give the first dog more attention than the new one (now that does not mean you neglect the new pup) but the first has to know your love is not being replaced and they will in turn get along better. I too think you should get to a library and read as much as you can but housebreaking is very basic and hard work. Good Luck!!