usually, i let it out of the crate and potty on the newpaper covered tray. i don't bring him out now, coz' he only had one vaccination so far, have not complete the 3 vaccinations yet. i am afraid he might get sick, plus, it's still winter here. i lived in a 7th floor apartment, so , he will not be going out.. on his own to do his stuffs.. btw, i am suppose to pick up his stool if he potty outside, so i'll have to bring him out once a day.. when he is able to control his bladder. now, he needs to potty 3-4 times a day.