You can restore a puppy's cleanliness instincts by giving her the choice of a clean crate with the door open, water bowl, or pad area. (thesprucepets.com)
Almost all puppy mill dogs feel safest in the confines of a crate, so it may help to start out with a good sized crate with the door open at all times, providing him the choice to come out and explore on his own terms. (notinthedoghouse.com)
They sleep in their room at night and when I come to get them in the morning, they are often cuddled together in one crate with the door wide open — even though they have a whole room and their own beds. (adoptaboxerrescue.com)