Try to spend as much time as possible with your dog in his den. It is important to play with him in this area as well as to let him eat and sleep here. Give your dog a special bed; this can be anything from an open crate to a large cardboard box to a beach towel. In the beginning, he may eliminate in here but once he realizes that this is his special den, he will try to avoid soiling it.

Once your dog gets used to sleeping on his very own bed, you can move it around your house from room to room, wherever you go. Confine your dog to his bed whenever you are somewhere other than his den. If his bed is a crate, simply close the door. If his bed is a towel or blanket, place it next to a piece of furniture and leash your dog so he can't get out of his bed.

Since you should never leave your dog unattended while leashed, it's an even better idea to leash your dog to yourself! Tie one end of the leash around your waist or belt loop. Now your dog can accompany you around your home and you can monitor his behavior.

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