We used crate training to train Bella to use the potty pads last March when we got her. When the weather got warmer, we took her outside. Once she learned that it was okay to potty outside, she was fine with using pads or going outside. If your puppy is already trained to use pads, I see no sense in using crate training to train him to potty outside. When the weather gets better, simply get him used to going outside, and slowly take away the pads.
Do you currently use the crate for any purpose? If you do, and he's still pottying inside the crate, definitely switch to a smaller crate ASAP and see if that fixes the problem. |