Bringing home your new puppy can be one of the most memorable moments for a new dog owner. You will have lots of great experiences and memories with your new puppy. There will also be a few experiences that are no so pleasant. One of those experiences is potty training your puppy. Your home is very new and confusing for your new puppy. He will be very nervous and curious his first few days in your home. With all of the newness of his new environment he will need to start his potty training as soon as he gets home.

Puppies have a very small bladder which means they will need to go potty often. With proper potty training you can avoid potty accidents in the house. Here are a few tips to help potty train a puppy:

1. Develop a routine of when you are going to take the puppy out to potty. For starters, you should take your puppy out when they first wake up, before bed, and after each meal or play time.
2. Develop a regular feeding schedule. The times your puppy will have to potty depends on when you feed your puppy. Take your puppy to potty after each meal to get into the routine of potty training.
3. If during training your puppy has an accident, don’t punish your puppy. You should encourage your puppy when they have a successful potty but don’t punish them if they have an accident.

Lots of encouragement will go a long way when you potty train a puppy. A regular bathroom schedule should also be created and followed. Once your new puppy understands and gets used to the pattern you create he will feel more comfortable and understand what is expected of him. Your puppy should be watched closely when in the house. This is when most potty accidents happen and can be avoided by monitoring your puppy in the house.