My 10-week-old puppy pees in crate. Should I put a puppy pad in?

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We have a 10 week old beagle. She is super smart and already knows sit and lay down. There are maybe two or three times a week where we have to crate her due to work. She is only left in the crate at a maximum of four hours at a time. The question I have is should we be putting a puppy pad inside the crate since she can't seem to hold it longer than 2 hours? Her crate might be slightly big for her now but she will grow into it. Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

Beagles are VERY smart dogs! I think putting a puppy pad in the crate to give her a bathroom option is fine. Most dogs do not like to urinate or defecate in their crates because it is like their own den, but if she has to go to the bathroom she will. I think the best thing for house training is being consistent and giving her positive reenforcement when she goes outside, such as treats and praise right after she goes. Make sure you don't discipline her if she goes in her crate or in the house, as she is still learning and forgot she did it as soon as she walks off. At 10 weeks old I don't expect a puppy even as smart as Luna to be fully house trained. Keep working on it and she will get there!

My 10-week-old puppy pees in crate. Should I put a puppy pad in?

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