Instructions
Take your puppy outside on a regular schedule to acclimate it to the outdoors. Let it sniff around and get to know the area. Do not distract it, as the dog needs to find the right place to relieve itself. When the puppy relieves itself outside, praise it for doing a good job. Give it a treat or a pat on the head. Positive reinforcement is important.
Avoid scolding a puppy in an abusive manner or while hitting or kicking it. Instead, use a calm but stern tone of voice. When the puppy does something good, the master's voice is usually perky and upbeat. So when the puppy does something bad, the master should use a somewhat firmer tone of voice, but without screaming or yelling. Yelling just makes dogs fearful. But a dog that receives praise is more likely to approach its owner and let him know that it needs to go outside.
Move any mistakes the puppy makes inside to outdoors, and show the puppy that area. Scold it only when it is actually caught in the act. Never scold it for something discovered after the fact; it has no idea what the scolding is for.
Learn the signs that the puppy needs to go. It may go to the front door, or it may sniff around, whimper or bark and walk in circles. As soon as you witness these behaviors, whisk the puppy outdoors. Praise it once it goes outside. The more it is praised, the sooner it learns it is a good thing to go to the door or otherwise alert you when it is time to relieve itself.
How to Train Your Puppy to Let You Know When He Has to Go Outside
Potty training a puppy can prove stressful for both the dog and its owner. It's important to practice patience and not scream at or hit the puppy. Invoking fear only makes matters worse, and the dog never learns properly. In fact, it may develop a fear of signaling to you that it needs to go outside to relieve itself. Potty training can take some time, and staying consistent is the best way to success. Remember that accidents can and will happen, so be prepared for a little cleanup while the puppy is still learning.