HOUSE TRAINING

• When you are not able to supervise him, restrict puppy to his own area - you may wisely decide to use a puppy crate. This area becomes the puppy's den, providing him with comfort and security. Dogs rarely soil their den so this will discourage toileting until you present an appropriate opportunity and location - and a chance to reward his successes.
• Your puppy needs to be taken to his toileting area frequently. These times should include whenever he wakes up, after eating, after playing, and at approximately hourly intervals. Use a specific word to be associated with toileting, and always reward him when he obliges.
• Never punish if a mistake occurs indoors. Rather than associating your displeasure with him going to the toilet indoors, the puppy is more likely to develop a negative association of toileting in your presence.
• Areas in the house that have been soiled should be thoroughly cleaned to remove odours that will otherwise attract your puppy to the same area. Use non ammonia-based cleaning products.