Cockapoo and Potty Training

We have a cockapoo that trained very quickly, but he was kept in a crate during the day and slept with us at night (we gave into the crying too). If you have the dog outside most of the day, she is not potty trained. Dog's do not like their space to be dirty, so if in a confined crate, will learn to "hold it" until let out. That is why crate training is so effective. I would highly recommend trying this. And it must be a smaller create so they don't have a lot of extra space to potty in one area but sleep in the other. I absolutely love my cockapoo and they are smart (a litttle too smart sometimes!) but you have to make sure they know who's boss! By the way, our dog loves his crate now...it is his little safe place. Have you tried the crate in your son's room?

You have to teach the dog to like the crate. It is her place where no one will bother her. Of course she will cry, she will need to get used to it and she will be fine. I would not leave an untrained dog out at night especially on my child's bed.

If you haven't tried crating how do you know it will not work? Dogs like to have a "den" where they can feel safe and secure. A crate is a den for them. A box is just a box on the floor or on a bed. It probably doesn't give her any security.

Most importantly, you need to get her to training. Most problems people have with their dogs can be solved by simple training classes. Many people don't do this, and that is why there are so many abandoned/dumped/homeless dogs.

i worked for a dog groomer and trainer for 3 years,and have seen just bout every breed,and yours is too cute.u should check out the dog whisperer,or victoria stilwell,they have great tips!