How to Potty Train a Puppy Videos

Guide Note

Along with the many joys of a bringing home a new puppy, you also have the huge responsibility of potty training your pup. It is a process that will involve patience and understanding on your part, and can take anywhere from six months to a year. The videos collected on this page are some of the best online resources that will give you an overview of potty training your puppy. For a complete guide, you can also try Mahalo's page on How to Potty Train a Puppy.

Training Tips

1. Set up routine feeding and potty times
2. Be consistent with the routine
3. Take your puppy outside right after their nap or after playing
4. No water two hours before bedtime
5. Praise your puppy when he goes outside
6. Go to the same area each time
7. Try to establish a potty command word

1. Startle—but do not discipline—the puppy to stop going
2. Immediately take the puppy outside immediately to finish
3. Praise the puppy for finishing up outside
4. Do not yell at or punish the puppy when he has an accident
5. If possible, place soiled materials in the potty spot to teach the puppy where to go