Housebreaking a puppy is the first thing every new pet owner has to face.
This should begin the minute you walk in the house with your new pup.
Housebreaking is easy if a routine is established.
The use of a crate during this time can help to speed the process up.
The use of a crate can help when you can't supervise your puppy.
Always keep a close eye on your pup to avoid accidents.
If you find an accident, just clean it up, never scold your puppy for a mistake (especially if you don't catch them in the act.
), just keep a closer eye on puppy.
Scolding or hitting your puppy during the housebreaking process can cause them to become fearful.
This can make housebreaking a puppy harder.
Housebreaking a puppy is best done with a routine.
Dog's are creatures of habit and will adjust to a schedule fairly quickly.
Set up a wake up time and a bedtime for your pup.
Young puppies will also require frequent naps, try and schedule naps and meals to.
Soon your puppy will learn the routine and they will look forward to doing those things at those times.
Take your puppy out to potty often, young pups have small bladders and can't hold it for long periods.
If you give them the chance to go outside often, they will learn to hold it cause they know they will be going out in a few minutes.
When you take your pup out to potty, go with them and praise them, let them know that your are please with what they did.