Hi Sturner. I confined my Peke in a small area with her litter box, her bed, and her food and water. I used an outside play yard in my kitchen.(I have a really big kitchen!) It has 6 panels and is perfect for confining her without crating her. It gives her space, but gives me security! She first wanted to sleep in the litter. When she did poop on the floor, I put it in the litter. Also, the very first day, I put her in her litter box first thing in the morning, and did not take her outside at all. Only to the litter box. I would suggest to do the same thing as crate training, just do not take the dog outside for the first few days, only to the box. Now my Peaches will go outside if taken, or if left in the house, she only uses the box! Good luck!