Toilet training a puppy

What goes in must come out…so the next important thing when you have a new puppy is dealing with when and where it comes out.
The idea is to set them up for success by making sure you minimize the opportunity for failure. The use of a crate is highly recommended unless you have the time to constantly supervise the puppy. This is where your puppy can sleep at night and is easy to clean if there if there are accidents at night.
First thing in the morning take the puppy out for a pee. Take him to the spot and give the command. Some common commands people use are “do wees” “be quick”,”pee”, “ go potty”, ” poop”, “pee”, “peepee”, “poopie”, “potty”,” hurry up”
Some less common phrases which you might prefer are “ go-go”, “go tee-tee”,” go tootie”, “number 1”,” number 2”, or the phrase "go number one" or "go number two",
“get busy."
And even some unusual phrases that I have heard of people using like “ make dumplins”"go tinkle binkle." "go hoohoo, BooBoo." "empty!" "tinkle" , "duty". "go mind your Ps and Qs".

Whatever command you choose think about who will be giving the command. Some husbands may not be happy using some of the above.
When there is success give a big fuss and pat and some treats, and then a bit of play time. Some dogs can get smart and realise once they go, they lose your undivided attention. By spending some time afterwards having a play, they learn that as soon as they do the business, they get the treat or play time. If nothing is happening, a drink and a short time back in the cage should work. Take them out for another try after 10 mins or so.
Commonly puppies will want to go after waking, after eating, and when they haven’t gone for a period of time. That period is about 1 hour per month of age, so if it’s 2 months it will need to go every 2 hours, 3 months every 3 hours. You will need to watch for the signs if the puppy is unsupervised inside and these include sniffing the ground or walking round in circles. They may also bark or whine to let you know they need to go. Every dog has different signs, so it pays to watch what they do when outside and then watch out for those signs inside.
There will be accidents, don’t make a fuss, just clean it up and make sure you are more attentive next time. To clean up wee simply dilute with water or water and a carpet shampoo and blot with a towel. I have found a carpet shampooer is great to suck up the excess water before blotting.
Praise the good, ignore the bad…..