how to potty train a puppy

Your puppy is a bundle of personality, and the way you respond to his or her behavior can influence whether or not your dog learns what you want him or her to know. For example, if you make it clear that certain behaviors are unacceptable and then punish them when they occur, your pup learns that those behaviors will be punished; on the other hand, if you reward good behavior with food treats and praise instead of taking away toys for bad behavior (which some people do), puppies eventually learn that those particular actions are rewarded. So how do you potty train a puppy? It's all about consistency! Be patient, positive reinforcement works best—and never use punishment as a tool for training!

Prepare a puppy training area.  

A puppy training area is the ideal place to teach your puppy how to use the bathroom. To prepare for potty training, you'll need a mat or towel in the area where your pup can go potty. Keep in mind that puppies are more likely to have accidents in the same spot—so if there's an area where he likes to go before eating or sleeping, make sure that it's clean and free from distractions (like toys). It's also helpful if you have something else on hand as a reward for successful potty breaks: a piece of cheese rolled up in some paper towels works well!

When teaching any new behavior, consistency will help establish good habits for both of you.

Start housebreaking routines.  

When you first get your puppy, it's a good idea to take him outside every hour or two. This will help the process of housebreaking and give him some exercise while he's learning what it means to be in a crate. You can also put a leash on your puppy at all times, even if you don't plan on using one for regular walks outside—this way, if he has an accident inside the house (which is very likely), there will be no question about who did it.

It's important that when training puppies like this one that their entire lives revolve around being able to go outside as soon as they wake up in the morning and returning home at night—and then again after breakfast before going back out again! If this sounds impossible because of work schedules or other obligations such as schoolwork etcetera...don't worry: It can still happen! There are many different options available online where people post videos showing how they trained their own dogs using methods similar ones listed above (or even better).

Supervise your puppy at all times.  

You must be around to supervise your puppy at all times. If you're not, the puppy may get into trouble. They need to know that they can't do anything without you being there to watch them and make sure that nothing goes wrong.

Your puppy should also be able to see and hear you when he/she is outside with you, so that he/she knows what's going on outside in case something happens.

Finally, if your puppy goes potty while outside (or even inside), then it's important for him/her not only use the bathroom but also learn how to go back indoors quickly without getting into any trouble with its owner!

Pick up on your pups signals.  

When your puppy needs to go, he'll show you by sniffing, circling and squatting. If you see these signs and take him outside immediately, he will be able to control his bladder for a few hours before needing to empty it again.

Avoid punishment as a training tool.  

• Avoid punishment as a training tool.

• Punishment is not effective in teaching your puppy what you want him or her to do.

• Punishment will not help your puppy learn what you want them to do.

Get him or her outside quickly.  

Get your puppy outside quickly so he or she doesn't have time to think about where the bathroom is. This is an important step because if you wait too long, your puppy may get nervous and begin to pee in inappropriate places.

Make sure that you are in a quiet area when potty training your puppy. You don't want him or her running around with other dogs or children around as they can cause accidents (which will ruin their reputation!). Keep them on a leash at all times during this process; even if it seems like there won't be any problems then leave them behind for now until we get through this first round of training!

If you live in an apartment complex where there aren't many places for dogs to go outside then try finding one nearby so that they get enough time outdoors each day without getting bored too soon afterwards when trying again later today."

Reward successful potty breaks.  

When your puppy successfully goes potty, reward them with a treat or pat on the head. If you're using a crate, give them some praise and attention for making it through their training session.

Be patient and positive!  

Be patient and positive!

It takes time to potty train your puppy. Don't expect overnight results, but keep at it! Positive reinforcement is key: praise your pup when they go potty in the right place, don't punish them if they go in the wrong place (and if they have an accident after being left alone), and don't punish them if there's a major change in their routine (like going on vacation).

Conclusion  

So, there you have it: the basics of puppy potty training. Remember that this is a process, so don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t happen overnight. And most importantly, be patient with your pup and give him or her lots of love!