My puppy hates his crate and pees inside. How do I make him love it?

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My dog really doesn't like his crate and actually peed in his crate. How can we crate train him properly and fast so he likes his crate. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 2 months old | 95 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I see that Sammy is just a baby, so it will take some time to teach him to be comfortable in his crate. One thing you can to do help is to make sure you give him a special long-lasting treat every time you put him in the crate, such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. Having this to chew on will encourage him to relax and settle, and over time will also teach him to associate good things with being in his crate. At this age, he should not be crated for more than 2-3 hours at a time since he won't be able to hold his bladder longer than that - this may have been why he peed in the crate. He will likely need 1-2 potty breaks during the night, and should be let out frequently to use the bathroom during the day.

My puppy hates his crate and pees inside. How do I make him love it?

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