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Do you have a new puppy in the house? Are you confused about how to go about housebreaking your new dog? One of the chief concerns shared by all new puppy owners is the question on how to housebreak their dogs, and unfortunately there is plenty of misinformation out there that can often be confusing. In this article we will outline a few tips on how to housebreak your new puppy successfully.

New puppies can be taught to “do their business” outdoors and only outdoors as early as 7-8 weeks old, but as the handler it is up to you to ensure this process is consistent and easy for your dog to understand. Directly after each meal, after your dog wakes and immediately following any type of play session, take your dog outside to the same spot each and every time. Just going outside—especially at this stage of the training—is seldom enough to teach your dog this new skill.

Once you have taken your puppy outside and to the designated area where you would prefer he “go,” watch your puppy carefully until he begins the act of elimination. Be quiet during this time so he doesn’t feel agitated or pressured, but as soon as he is finished praise him, pet him, play with him or offer him a reward. After a few sessions like this your dog will begin to understand that the act of going outside is connected to the praise.

The next step in housebreaking a new puppy is indoor supervision. Accidents will happen—at least until the puppy is about 12 weeks old—but the frequency of these accidents can be lessened with proper supervision. Keep your puppy in the same room, and when you are away, make sure that he/she is crated so he cannot go on the carpet or floors. If you catch your new puppy in the act of relieving himself indoors, immediately discourage the behavior and take him outside to the preferred location.

Owning a new puppy can be very rewarding indeed, but it can be a lot of work initially. To ensure that your new puppy learns the skill of “outdoor elimination” try to be consistent with both your praise and scolding. With a little time and effort most puppies will respond to this program and will quickly become housebroken.

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