Puppies generally need enclosed small places to feel secure. Crating works because the pup feels safe in his own private place. Some think that crating is like placing the pup in jail. In this instance, you should never use the crate to administer punishment.
Used correctly, your Puppy will love His crate, as his own personal space. Somewhere to go when he would like to have snooze.The crate should be always be a positive for your pup. Hide a treat in the crate and let your pup hunt!
The crate will become a safe and quiet haven for your pup to retreat to. The crate is not a substitute for not paying attention to your puppy.
Leaving your Puppy confined to his crate for long periods of time will ensure that Puppy hates his crate.leaving Puppy in the Crate, so he has to poty in the Crate will teach your Puppy that the crate is a Potty Place.
Puppies, purchased from good registered Breeders will try to be clean. The opposite is true of Puppies’ purchased from PetShops/Puppy Mills/Farms.
Puppies reared in clean surroundings will know to be clean. Puppies reared in dirty surroundings will potty anywhere.
Make sure the size of the crate is comparable to the dog. It is fine to get a larger crate if the dog will grow into it. Use a partition board to keep the crate smaller until th pup grows. Make sure the animal has enough room to lie down, turn around, and stand up comfortably.
Introduce him to the crate first. Let him explore around it. He may go in or just sniff around it at first. He will slowly become at ease with the structure. Begin by placing the pup in the crate for 20 minutes at a time. If he starts to whine, you should ignore it. Placing a cover over top of the cage also helps. It makes the crate seem more confined. You can also put a toy or blanket inside with him.
After twenty minutes, take him out of the crate and then straight outside to potty. Praise him if he does. Take him back inside afterward, and play with him for about half an hour. Then place him back in the crate again. If he doesn’t go in, throw a treat inside. Praise when he enters and close the door. Try another twenty minutes. I am told that Puppies can be confined for one hour for each month old they are plus one hour. I am not really sure whether this is correct or not.Leaving your puppy confined in a crate for long periods of time will in my opinion make potty/crate training for your puppy a disaster.
Never leave puppies in the crate for longer than 3 to 4 hours. Short periods of time in the crate is preferred. If puppy is left too long in the crate He will have no choice but to potty in the crate.
Please remember that your puppie’s bladder is very small and that He is only a baby and does not have full control as yet.
They need to be let out at regular intervals to exercise and potty. Following a schedule is the best way for a new puppy. He will come to learn what is expected and comply with minimal fuss.