The crate training method is a very popular way to housebreak your dog or puppy. To crate train: buy a crate for your dog. The crate should be big enough for your dog to stand and turn over in. Dogs will not defecate in their “living space” so making sure the carrier isn’t large enough for the pet to use half as a bathroom and sleep in the other half is important. Next, keep your dog in the crate for the first 3 or 4 weeks you have him. Keep your eye out for sniffing, and pacing because these are signs he needs to go, NOW. Take your dog out immediately! You don’t have a moment to spare, as puppies have a difficult time controlling their bladders.

Take the dog out after every meal and play with him when you are at home. Keeping a dog locked up in the crate for too long will make him neurotic and destructive and you don’t want to ruin your pet that way. Most importantly be patient. Your dog is learning a new habit and it’s a habit you want him to learn so it’s up to you to give him time to learn it.

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