I finally gave up on the crate, I always felt bad when I put him in there, even for just the few hours between when I leave for work and my lunch break. He did have a couple accidents in there, which I assume is because he has such a tiny bladder. So now, when I'm not at home he is confined to the kitchen, and yes, I use potty pads and he uses them, (i dont want to jinx it or anything but he uses them 100% of the time). For some lucky reason, he caught on that poo goes outside, but he's also really regular. Once in the morning, once in the afternoons (lunch) and once when I get home from work. Occasionally he'll go once more before bed, but I guess I just lucked out with him. I think once he is a few months older and can hold it longer I'll be able to take away the potty pads and I'll have a housebroken dog. I dont leave the pads on the ground when I'm at home though so he goes strait to stand at the back door when he needs to go out, but he only gives me 30 seconds to open it before he will start circling. Considering he is only 5 months old I think we're doing well.
Maybe you can try to give up on the crate like I did. He is much happier now, and even seems more energized, I love it, but the cat doesnt, lol. Good luck! |