How much room does he have in his crate? He only needs enough to lay down, stand up, and, turn around. That's it. When is he going pee in his crate? How long is he being left in the crate when he's in there? Does he go at all when you take him outside? Do you ever catch him in the act of peeing? If you do, how do you react? Do you discipline him when you find pee in his crate that he's done (that you haven't seen him do?)? How do you react when he goes outside? Do you leave water in his crate with him 24/7? And, last question, have you taken him to the vet to be checked out for urinary infections?
That's a lot of questions, I know...but, the idea of you getting rid of your puppy because of a normal puppy problem really makes me nervous. You may actually want to post this in dog behavior and also in dog general. Do a lot of research. Go to the library, read online, go to Barnes and Noble, find all the tips and suggestions you can find.
If he's being left alone in his crate for long periods of time, and, that's when he's having accidents, is there any way that you can get someone to come and take him out so that he's not in there for as long?
As for catching him in the act of peeing inside, I wouldn't discipline him at all. Simply ignore it, and, take him outside. When he does go outside, go absolutely crazy for him. Give him treats, play with him, tell him in an excited voice how good he is. Make it the biggest thing ever! If you're disciplining him for something he did while you weren't there, that's not a great idea, either. Like if he pees overnight, it's pretty much pointless to yell at him or scold him, and, hopefully you're not rubbing his nose in it. That's disgusting and counterproductive. Simply take him out and praise him when he pees or poos out there.
And, you may want to not leave water in his crate with him 24/7. I didn't leave Finn's water in overnight at all. Not while he was being potty trained, anyway.
And, if your pup is still peeing inside a lot, take him to the vet. It may be something that is wrong healthwise.
Please, keep us posted. Ask tons of questions, this dog deserves every ounce of your time and patience! It'll be worth it in the long run!![]()
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