CRATE TRAINING:
THE ONLY WAY TO HOUSE BREAK YOUR PUPPY
A puppy needs to relieve him or herself approximately 5-10 minutes after eating and 1 hour after drinking. Until your puppy is housebroken, keep him or her confined to the kitchen, laundry room or bathroom using a wire mesh dog gate while you are home with him or her.
Before Bed
If you go to bed at approx. 11 pm, feed your puppy around 9 pm. After 5-10 minute, usher the puppy to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves. At 10 pm, take away the remaining food & water. At 11pm (just before bed), usher the puppy to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves. Then, put the puppy in the crate with a squeaky toy and a gumbone. Make sure there is no food or water in the crate. If the puppy cries, cover the crate with a towel or a sheet. A radio with soft music playing can be placed beside the crate.
In the Morning
Usher the puppy to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves. Do this whether or not he has had an accident. Next, feed the puppy. After 5-10 minutes, usher the puppy to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves.
If the Puppy is Left Unattended
Take the food and water away approximately one hour before you leave and usher the puppy to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves. Before you leave, put the puppy in the crate. As soon as you return home, take the puppy out of the crate and usher him or her to the area where you wish him or her to relieve themselves.
