I have??Shih??Tzu??x Maltese and found them easy to??housetrain. I would say if she is going in her crate, she probably still needs to go outside more often. I crated them at night alongside the bed so I could hear them if they started to fuss, and take them outside. During the day, I just made sure they went outside often, especially after sleeping. I kept them confined to my kitchen where I could keep a close eye on them and just put them in the crate if I was busy, but not for very long without taking them outside.
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01-21-2012??09:16 PM#3
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How often are you taking him out? A puppy that young doesn't always realize they have to go until it's too late. So, prevention is the key. Prevent accidents by taking him out often.
Also, I never used a crate for potty training. I always just kept the pup in my direct line of sight, out and about in the??living??area, that way I could see when they showed signs of needing to go. Sometimes, when they're in the crate, you can't see when a pup is showings signs they need to go. And, young pups don't always tell you.
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