I'll just throw my two cents in on the crate training helps potty train quicker subject.
My chihuahua was confined to the bathroom as a puppy while I was at school and my mother was at work. He had food and water, a warm bed, toys and puppy pads. He trained very easily and quickly and is very well house trained now. However, he did eat our wall paper.
On another hand, my sister's "puggle" was crate trained, took formal training, was even taught to use the door bells. She still does her business inside and is about 4 years old. They've had to replace their new carpet because of it. She has no medical issues.
In my opinion, it won't help them potty train any faster. However, if used properly, it's good tool. Keeps your dog out of trouble when unsupervised, will keep the dog/people safe when visitors are over, and other such things.
My chihuahua was confined to the bathroom as a puppy while I was at school and my mother was at work. He had food and water, a warm bed, toys and puppy pads. He trained very easily and quickly and is very well house trained now. However, he did eat our wall paper.
On another hand, my sister's "puggle" was crate trained, took formal training, was even taught to use the door bells. She still does her business inside and is about 4 years old. They've had to replace their new carpet because of it. She has no medical issues.
In my opinion, it won't help them potty train any faster. However, if used properly, it's good tool. Keeps your dog out of trouble when unsupervised, will keep the dog/people safe when visitors are over, and other such things.
