DogOrbis · Behaviour

How do you house-train a puppy?

The foundation is routine, supervision and immediate reward for toileting in the correct place; punishing accidents usually makes learning harder.

Quick answer

The foundation is routine, supervision and immediate reward for toileting in the correct place; punishing accidents usually makes learning harder.

What to know

Take the puppy to the chosen toilet area after sleeping, eating, drinking and playing and when sniffing or circling begins. Supervise indoors, clean accidents calmly and keep a consistent schedule. Physical bladder control improves with age, so patience is part of training.