if you accept that fact, it’ll be easier to do the necessary training to teach your puppy to sleep through the night. he’ll also be more likely to settle in and sleep if he’s in the same room with you instead of alone in a new, unfamiliar environment. if you don’t want him to be by himself in another area of the house, you can crate him in your bedroom overnight. have everything you’ll need for a potty trip set …

depending on the size of your puppy and your ultimate goal of housetraining him, i’ll present options ranging from indoor potty areas to getting the puppy to his outdoor potty area. it’s important to watch your pup and learn when he has to go to the bathroom. their scent will be there and they get used to going in the same area and on the same footing. you can then determine when he has to go to the bathroom. the …

there are so many good reasons to teach your puppy to go to the bathroom outside, but that is not always the most practical option. if having the toilet area outside is too difficult for successful potty training, then moving the toilet indoors might be the answer. but the cleanest and most hygienic solution is a litter box. you can even cut a small doorway in one of the sides to help smaller puppies. some puppies will chew on anything, …

whether housebreaking a pup or an adult dog, the first step is taking advantage of the dog’s den instinct (their desire to curl up in a snug, protected place). if you also use the crate to feed your dog his regular meals, he will quickly associate it as a pleasurable place. if your dog does this, remove the bedding until the pup starts to understand that bedding is for sleeping–not for a potty pad! when you reach the area, set …

if you’re adding a new puppy or dog to your home, it’s best to be prepared! if your puppy doesn’t go potty when outside, and you need to keep a close eye on them when you’re indoors, keep them tethered to you with this hands free leash. buy similar on chewy synthetic grass potty patches can be helpful for potty training in an apartment or during the transition to outdoor-only potty training. i prefer to use real grass potty patches …