Instructions
Establish a routine. Take your Maltese puppy outside to use the bathroom at defined points during the day: after eating, after waking up and before bed at night.
Be consistent. Feed your puppy at the same times every day, take her to relieve herself at the same times and in the same spots.
Observe your puppy. Until a potty training routine is established, do not let him out of your sight. When he begins circling and sniffing the room, it's a fairly good indicator that he needs to go to the bathroom.
Teach your dog to give you a vocal or physical cue each time she needs to relieve herself. Encourage this behavior by saying the words "out" or "potty" when she indicates her needs.
Reward your dog for properly eliminating outdoors. Do not punish him for accidents. If you catch your dog "in the act" firmly repeat the word "no." Immediately take him outdoors. Eventually the dog will put the concepts together.
Confine your puppy when you are not home. A crate is the equivalent of a dog's natural den. Dogs are creatures of habit and are loath to defecate where they sleep.
How to Housebreak a Maltese Puppy
Maltese puppies are lively balls of energy, curious to see the world and experience everything it has to offer. They are quick to learn and hungry for new knowledge and experiences. Because of these traits, Maltese puppies are easier to house train than many other toy breeds. Housebreaking a dog requires very little in the way of supplies. Patience, consistency and time are the biggest requirements for house training a Maltese. With enough persistence, your efforts will be rewarded with a perfectly trained puppy who eliminates outdoors.