I never tried crate training although I wish I would have at least given it a try. I didn't think about the playpen. That sounds like a good idea that I might try with my next puppy. When I first started, I would gate him off in my kitchen during the day while I was at work and leave pads down for him. That was still a difficult task getting him to go on the pads. He is almost three years old and he is 95% trainied to go on his pads along with going outside. (if he is upset, he will purposely go beside his pads to anger me) I gate him in my bedroom while i'm at work and he holds it until I get home. At night, he sleeps with me and I leave pads on my kitchen floor for him to use just in case. He has gotten extremely better. We just moved and so far no accidents on my carpet. Good luck with the training and which ever method you decide to use, stick to it!! It will get better.
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