This crate is great for your need to prevent accidents in the home or for potty training. It really is true that dogs do not want to potty where they sleep or stay. With that said I have used it for my two little Pomeranian's when I have to leave the house to run an errand no longer then 2 hours.  I take them out to potty prior to putting them in the crate and then when I come home I take them out again to potty afterwards.  They never potty in the crate which is very good.