Rescued dog poops inside. Will crating help with housebreaking?

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I rescued five year old mixed small dog. He's been in my house about a month and keeps using one area of rug to defacate. Will crate trying at night work for housebreaking ? I've used all other means and cleaned area. I'm thinking of putting him outside before and after eight night hours in crate for as he will stay, but now he rarely does business outside, unleashed in enclosed backyard. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 11 months old | 15 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

Snoopy is absolutely adorable!! I would keep Snoopy in the crate when you cannot keep 100% watch on him. When he comes out of the crate I would then walk him (on a leash even if the backyard is enclosed). After he goes to the bathroom he can go off leash to play. If he goes then I would play with him and once you have to turn your back he goes back in the crate. If he does not go to the bathroom when you take him out of the crate I would put him back in for 20 minutes and try again. If you catch him going to the bathroom tell him no and take him and put him where you want him to go and praise him for going. If you just see the accident then clean it up and do not say anything to him. A crate should be big enough for him to stand up, sit down and turn around. The crate is a very safe option and dogs end up loving their crates, it's their safe house. Since we do not know what type of life Snoopy had previously this process can take some time and patience. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Rescued dog poops inside. Will crating help with housebreaking?

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