- 1). Determine what size crate is appropriate for your puppy. He should be able to lay down stand up and turn around, but that is all. A crate that is too large will allow him to go to the bathroom in the corner and still sleep in the other area of the crate.
- 2). Remove the top part of the crate and allow her to go in just the uncovered bottom to get acquainted with the crate without feeling confined.
- 3). Reassemble the crate. Encourage the puppy to go into the crate in a positive way. Put a treat in the front of the crate. Put a treat further back in the crate each time to persuade him to enter the crate. Showing your puppy positive attention when he enters the crate works well. Repeat this until your puppy walks into the crate without hesitation.
- 4). Allow your puppy to go to the bathroom right before you place her in the crate.
- 5). Leave him in the closed crate for 5 minutes and gradually increase the time. Sit next to the crate so he can still see you initially. You don't want the puppy to connect the crate with you leaving.
- 6). Accommodate your pet's needs while in the crate. Place a blanket down for her to lie on. Attach a pet water bottle to the side. Put a few toys your puppy likes in the far end of the crate, this entices her into the crate
- 7). Take your puppy outside immediately when you get home to allow him to go to the bathroom.
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