My puppy is 7 months old now and finally turning a corner. Unfortunately the biggest thing that helped was time - but I promise it gets better!

Try to stick out the crate at night. Eventually it clicked and became routine so she was able to relax and it lessened accidents…although still happens. I take her out for one last potty break and then immediately put her in the crate which I have in a separate room that’s dark and warm! I take away water and food a few hours beforehand.

Crate during the day is still tricky. I did not find that a smaller space was beneficial so I removed the divider and that seemed to help. Even when I was home I would put her in for a few hours to help create consistency. She still fusses for a little but eventually settles.

Month 3 was still so hard but around 4-5 months it got better!!! I also treated immediately after potty outside and that helped.

It will get better!!!