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Zanders' mom · 08-12-2009, 02:36 PM

I have read that you can crate train at any age. Just keep at it, consistency wins and treats too. With my male, I crate trained, I started taking him out every 30 minutes to get him used to it, if he tinkled, we would come in to play, if he did not, then we would wait another 30 minutes or so and try again, as he got the hang of it I would increase the time. With Jazz, I had her leash attached to me, any signs of a squat and we went outside, I pointed to the grass telling her to go pipi there, in your case you can do this with the pad or outside.

When going to someones home, I would have her tinkle on the grass before going into the house. Maybe that may work for you. Good luck.

08-12-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	I have read that you can crate train at any age. Just keep at it, consistency wins and treats too. With my male, I crate trained, I started taking him out every 30 minutes to get him used to it, if he tinkled, we would come in to play, if he did not, then we would wait another 30 minutes or so and try again, as he got the hang of it I would increase the time. With Jazz, I had her leash attached to me, any signs of a squat and we went outside, I pointed to the grass telling her to go pipi there, in your case you can do this with the pad or outside. When going to someones home, I would have her tinkle on the grass before going into the house. Maybe that may work for you. Good luck. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!