Stop Accidents Indoors With THIS Puppy Potty Training Plan, by McCann Dog Training on YouTube. 9 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Take your puppy outside on a leash right after waking, after meals, after play and before bed. Stand in one spot and wait quietly for a few minutes.
Pick a toilet area in the yard and always use the same spot. The familiar smell helps your puppy know why it is there.
Keep your puppy in sight indoors. Use a crate, pen or tether so it cannot wander off and pee behind the couch.
Write a daily routine with set times for food, water, potty trips, naps and play. Puppies do best on a predictable schedule.
Praise and reward your puppy right after it finishes outside. Do not use food as the main reward, since it can distract from the potty.
If you catch your puppy starting to pee inside, calmly interrupt and take it straight outside. Then reward it for going outdoors.
If accidents continue, check how often you take the puppy out and shorten the gaps. More frequent trips and closer supervision usually fix it.
Tips and common mistakes
Take your puppy out every hour or two when it is very young, and always after a nap or a drink.
Never scold or rub your puppy's nose in an accident. It only teaches fear and hiding.
Clean indoor accidents with an enzyme cleaner so the smell does not draw the puppy back to the same spot.
Watch for sniffing, circling or sudden restlessness. Those are signs to get outside fast.
Questions
How often should I take my puppy out?
Roughly every hour or two while it is young, plus right after waking, eating, playing and before bed. Adjust based on how often accidents happen.
Why does my puppy pee right after coming inside?
It may not have finished outside, or it was distracted. Stay out a little longer and wait for a second potty before going back in.
Should I use food to reward potty outside?
The video advises against using food as the main reward. Use calm praise and a favorite toy instead.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
