Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
- Pet cleaning supplies
Instructions
Create a routine for your pet, feeding and taking your dog out at regular times to get him adjusted. Puppies need to go out quite regularly (about every two hours) so schedule accordingly.
Designate a place for your dog to relieve himself. This will help him remember what he needs to do when you take him to this spot since the smells will be familiar.
Praise your dog every time he uses the designated spot. Use a soothing voice, pet him, and give him a dog treat.
Watch out for the dog lifting his leg, sniffing, or circling around. If this happens, take him outside immediately to his designated spot. If he is in the middle of relieving himself, scold him loudly and take him out to his proper place. Always reward him if he has finished relieving himself outside.
Clean up any messes your dog makes in the home so that he will not try to use the spot again. Use something that will eliminate the smell such as a cleaner made for pet clean-up.
Avoid scolding your pet if you do not see him relieving himself on the floor. He will not know why you are yelling at him. The best thing you can do is be vigilant and clean up anything that you miss.