How can I crate train a dog that learned to poop in its "den."
Our new 10 week puppy prefers to poop in crate and will wait hours (seriously) until it has opportunity to poop in it. He does greatly enjoy the outside, but won't use my designated toilet area. I'm not sure, but I think this puppy and litter were kept in a small "whelping" area where they pooped in their sleep area. I'm also trying to get him to like the crate and I'm using treats and chew toys & feeding in it to make it more inviting, but he cries incessantly when the door is closed. I've acquired the dog as rescue, but I'm trying to make it work. Is it too late to train at 10 weeks?