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Originally Posted by Rachael1983  Deuce,
I can understand your point of view and that's something I did consider when I switched over. While using the expen when he was out of the designated area he would still potty in the house. Sometimes under my bed, in the living room, anywhere really. Despite having access to potty pads he just went where ever he pleased. I got tired of it.
He got older and he seemed to like going outside better, walking, running, etc. He does his business and comes right back in with no issues. So to protect my carpet and my house from smelling like "DOG" , it's a choice I had to make.
Rachael |
So how is using a crate going to change that? Not trying to attack, but I've never understood the crate training method but I know it does work for some dogs, but goes the opposite way for others.
Rizzo prefers going outside more often as well, but will use the potty pad if I get home late for lunch or in the evenings. He is limited to the kitchen (in place of an expen) when I am at work, and it took the longest time to figure out that he'll only use the potty pad if I am not around, when I am home if I don't take him out when he needs to go he'll just go by the back door or under/around anything in the living room where the door is located. So I just limited his roaming room, he is only allowed in rooms with direct supervision by myself and if he has an accident I clean with an enzyme cleaner to eliminate the smell for both of us.
I still can't let him wander unsupervised because he goes strait to the cat box to find a snack
or will pee if he feels the urge. He is 11 months old, but we're getting a hang of it. He only has accidents when I'm home and not taking him outside to play and what not as often as he wants.
