[Morkie4]

Patience is one key to training to go outside. Catching them in the act is a good way to demonstrate a behavior that is not acceptable by simply saying no or bad and then taking them outside, and saying "potty outside." You don't have to be mean, just firm. Once they do it outside give them a treat and then a HUGE verbal reward, petting, etc.!!!! I also feel it is important to clean the area where they went potty inside so that there are no lingering odors to draw them back to that spot. It took me a good two weeks to completely potty train my yorkie to do his business outside. Can't tell you anything about the crate training as I have never went that route but hear it really helps in training them. Be patient and consistent.........and keep your eye on them when they are free roaming the house, they can be sneaky sometimes before they get the "complete" picture. lol