Training treats are wonderful!!! I used Cheerio's, whenever Sophie Kate did something good like "Go Potty" we had a small celebration and she got a Cheerio (no other time did I give her Cheerio's they had to be earned).
Sophie Kate is 2 years old and still goes in her crate most the time while we at work. I have a dogwalker who comes around Noon and if we are going to be home right after work Sophie Kate has limited roaming (downstairs) and a potty pad to use. I want to note the limited roaming just started a few weeks ago.
We started out with a small little crate and after a while when she would start holding "it" we expanded the size and added food (always had water for her). Now her crate is like her bedroom, it has a lambs wool pad, her blanket, food, water and one of her toys.
Yorkie Talk gave me some really good advice so always ask - there is so much experience on this forum and you will always get an answer.
__________________ Cheryl,Mom to  SophieKate |