19-09-2008, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Sussex
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Re: Crate Training
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Originally Posted by darrenwis
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Do you think we should get the play pen for crate training and then the play pen for when we are out at work etc?
Regards,
Darren
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Hi Darren,
Just a proper metal crate will be more than enough for both crate training, and when you are out. 
You can buy a larger crate than is actually required, and use a divider in it until he is toilet trained (you don't want to encourage him to rest at one end and toilet at the other). Then when he is toilet trained sufficiently (doesn't have to be perfect), you can remove the divider.
When toilet training give him plenty of opportunities to go outside and do his business, and obviously praise him when he gets it right.
Ignore any accidents, but if you catch him mid-flow/poop, do pick him up and take him outside so that he can finish off in the right place. If you don't catch him mid-flow, still take him outside just in case he does more.
Initially you'll need to take him out to toilet every hour as well as:
When he wakes from sleeping
Shortly after eating
First thing in the morning
Last thing at night
After play/exercise, and/or if he gets excited
There will of course be accidents, but just pop him where he can't see you while you clean up. If you cover the crate in an old bed sheet (which is good to do as it makes it more den like), then you can pop him in there and pull the sheet down over the door while you clean up.
Hope this helps
Angela
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