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    Jul 26, 2006, 10:23 AM
    Crate training
    Ok, my friend has a 5 month-old min-pin, she got him from someone who got exasperated with trying to house-train him because he kept peeing and pooping in his crate. I told her to make sure he uses the bathroom before bed and all that and she has done that but he is still doing it. I thought I'd get some advice for her. Any help would be great!
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    Jul 31, 2006, 09:20 PM
    This is an all too common problem. Exactly what is happening is hard to say. Exactly what goes on in those furry little heads is hard to say. Could you be convinced he is doing it deliberately to protest being crated? If so, it certainly is effective isn't it? Many ''experts'' say no way. My thinking is moving toward it being stress.

    I think the first step is to eliminate the bedding. You might try wood shaving instead. If you do, let me know how it works. Racks do well with small puppies and urine, but often stools stay on top.

    Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the
    People and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in
    The pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members
    Outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by
    Reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class
    Or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with
    A treat. Start at http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/

    Don't just put him out for a little while before bedtime. Make sure he moves around enough to stimulate his body enough he voids himself. Even a tiring game of fetch would be good.

    A smaller crate makes a big difference with some dogs. It only needs to be big enough for him to stretch out. You can block off part of a larger crate.

    Your friend could also try the peanut butter filled Kong.

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