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Candacekimble · 08-01-2008, 09:20 AM

I work full time and my husband was not supporting the potty pad idea so I crate Trained!!

I got my pup about 4 months and she was already comfortable with the crate idea. however, she would pee and poop in her crate. This occurred for about a month, I was so frustrated. So I placed a dog bed in her crate, she couldnt move around too much. She learned instantly to hold it or lay in it. The next step was teaching her my carpet was an extended crate.

I always watched her, if she bent down to pee I would freak out screaming NO. Take her outside and praise her if she went. I also say "Go Potty" when she pees outside. Now she goes on command. I followed the below schedule.

7am outside (food and Water)
8am outside - back to crate - I leave for work
5pm outside (food and water)
7pm Outside - (water)
9pm Outside - (water)
11pm Outside

We had many frustrating days and setbacks but eventually it clicked in her head that if I dont pee on the carpet - mommy wont freak out. Slowly she earned her freedom and she roams around the house now. She will whine if she needs to go out.

At this point, we dont have a schedule - her food and water are out all day.
I just make sure is taken out when I get out of bed in morning and before bed.

What worked for me is - crate, schedule, and patience/prayer.

Good Luck and be patient. Also, dont be scared to show your dog who's the boss. Pixie is 11 months now, it took about 4 months to completely train my dog.

08-01-2008, 09:20 AM	#8
Candacekimble Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 15	Sorry Been On Vacation I work full time and my husband was not supporting the potty pad idea so I crate Trained!! I got my pup about 4 months and she was already comfortable with the crate idea. however, she would pee and poop in her crate. This occurred for about a month, I was so frustrated. So I placed a dog bed in her crate, she couldnt move around too much. She learned instantly to hold it or lay in it. The next step was teaching her my carpet was an extended crate. I always watched her, if she bent down to pee I would freak out screaming NO. Take her outside and praise her if she went. I also say "Go Potty" when she pees outside. Now she goes on command. I followed the below schedule. 7am outside (food and Water) 8am outside - back to crate - I leave for work 5pm outside (food and water) 7pm Outside - (water) 9pm Outside - (water) 11pm Outside We had many frustrating days and setbacks but eventually it clicked in her head that if I dont pee on the carpet - mommy wont freak out. Slowly she earned her freedom and she roams around the house now. She will whine if she needs to go out. At this point, we dont have a schedule - her food and water are out all day. I just make sure is taken out when I get out of bed in morning and before bed. What worked for me is - crate, schedule, and patience/prayer. Good Luck and be patient. Also, dont be scared to show your dog who's the boss. Pixie is 11 months now, it took about 4 months to completely train my dog.