In such cases, the puppy should be kept in a larger area then a crate-i.e. The puppy should be placed on a hard surface with a blanket or bed for sleeping, have free access to water and toys. Cover the entire surfaces with newspaper and place a piece of newspaper already soiled by the puppy either urine or feces at the greatest distance possible from the resting spot. If the puppy eliminates only in a given space, the newspaper can be gradually moved out of the rest area. As you start to take your puppy outside, take it to the same place and even place some of the soiled paper in the area to stimulate it to eliminate in that particular area.
Patience is important.
Try to keep play walks distinct from bathroom walks so that the dog knows why it is going outside. It is also important to practice regular meal feeding verses free ad lib feeding. Feeding stimulates urination and deification. When walking your pet keeps it on a lead and rewards your pet with a treat as soon as it eliminates. Expect to spend about two to four months house breaking your pet.