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Originally Posted by Carti  Thank you. I think im.going to try this method and let him earn his way to each room with no potty accidents. That is a good idea. Its just hard crating him cause all he doea is cry. But when i leave it open he goes in by himself. But i believe im going to try this starting tomorrow thanks!
Im patient and i know it will take time |
Good luck!!
I'm sure it'll all work out with time..
Just another note on crating...
It's great that he's willing to go in by myself - try to keep it that way! I made sure Scottie LOVED his crate by associating it with positive things. I used to just use a couple towels, but one day, I found an old dirty pillow and instead of throwing it out, I stuffed it into his crate. Boy, did he love it! It was like his very own mattress! Think these little guys love comfort! So, I use towels as his 'bedsheets'. In addition to making it comfy, I also trained him that going into his crate and staying inside means he gets treats.
Anyway, your little guy is so young, he's going to cry though when he's in his crate alone because he's lonely. Read up on the
crate training and don't cave when they're crying (and have already pottied). Otherwise, you'll be in for a treat...he'll be training you to let him out every time he cries...and then
that is harder to train out of. Also look up training on
separation anxiety, so that he's trained to be calm and relaxed in his crate when you're away. Basically, leave him inside the crate in short intervals (i.e. 15 or 30 min) and then gradually work up to longer periods (i.e. an hour, two hours, and more) where you teach him that you eventually come back for him and when he's good and quiet, he gets a treat and your love
If he's crying as soon as you close the crate door. Start with just a few minutes of the door closed and give him treats if he's quiet, and increase the time intervals from there.