Boxer puppy from a puppy store pooping in his crate
Like many previous posters I have encountered the problem of having a pet store puppy that seems to enjoy messing in his crate. We have done EVERYTHING we have been told to do about crate training. He is on a good feeding schedule (in his crate), we take him outside upon wakening, after feeding, after playing, etc, we removed his bedding from his crate, we downsized the crate so he could only stand up, turn around and lay down... I need some new suggestions! He doesn't whine at night to go outside, he whines AFTER he made a mess, and he seems to be a very stubborn pooper. We take him outside to "go potty" and after a half hour- nothing, so I put him back in his crate and 2 minutes later he has gone in his crate. I have cleaned his entire crate multiple times with enzymatic cleaner in hopes that the lack of smell would entice him not to mess in his crate but again- no success. We even bought the pheromone attractant and sprayed it outside where he is supposed to eliminate but still- not much progress. Please help, I am at my wits end and growing more and more frustrated with this bundle of joy