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Originally Posted by KazzyK810  Excellent name choice! 
Most of us here seem to use doggie playpens with our young pups, rather than crates, especially if you are pad training as there is room for a bed and potty pads within the confines of the xpen.
As dogs naturally dont like to soil their sleeping area, they will usually potty on the pads, and when she does you praise her and give her a high value treat (i used tiny pieces of boiled chicken that i cooked ahead of time and kept in a baggie in the fridge). This reinforces the behaviour, as she'll want to get the treat again, so will quickly learn to repeat the action that earns it. |
OK, that seems like a good idea. What size should I get for the playpen for my tiny dog? Is 33 inch too small to house the bed and the potty pads?