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Ok..technically, what is crate-training? Is it just having a crate there? Like we bought my chihuahua Martini a "Pet Taxi" where we put his blanket and his bed in so he can sleep. But we leave the door open so he can walk out, eat his food and poop on the puppy pad. Is that considered crate-training or not?
I know that I have a problem with Martini chewing on things, but I've also learned that as long as I take everything off the floor, that he doesn't chew as much (although he LOVES to rip up his puppy pads).
Martini also does not respond to "No" or even a "bad dog." I'll say "no" and he'll duck his head down, knowing he's done something wrong, but a minute or 2 later he'll be back to doing what I told him not to---he's a typical toddler..although he's only 3 months old! lol.
My poodle (who passed away 2 1/2 years ago) was never crate-trained (nor anywhere near to it). I was only 6 when my parents bought him, so i didn't really train him. I know that my parents used the technique of sticking the dog's nose in its pee and giving it a smack. Although my poodle responded well to that, i dont advocate it, nor do i do it to my Martini (i tried it once and he cried bloody murder! lol). But like some say, it just really depends on the specific dog.
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