Most people don't like putting their puppies in a crate because they feel they are punishing their dog.

Dogs love the crate!  Dogs want their own den.  They feel secure and safe in small close spaces.

Crates make excellent dens.

Put the crate in a place where the people are.  For example, the kitchen.

Select a crate the appropriate size for your dog.  Big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and lie down. 

If it is too big he may sleep in one end and soil in the other.

You shouldn't crate your puppy for long periods of time.  Your puppy will start to wonder what they have done to be separated from the pack.

Your puppy will develop better bladder control about 4 months of age.

Never put food or water in side the puppies crate because it acts as your puppies den.   His instincts will tell him not to soil where he eats and sleeps.  If you put food inside he may need to eliminate after a meal.

By scheduling your puppies meals your are training his digestive system to work on schedule.  Take him outside shortly there after, give him a designated elimination spot and wait as long as necessary for him to do his duty.

When he is done praise him.  Puppies love to please!

ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN, BELOW ARE SOME HELPFUL CLEANING METHODS.