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Step 1
Put your puppy in front of the door that will be used primarily to let him out. Puppies and dogs love consistency. Start with a routine and do not deviate from it.
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Step 2
Open the door and use a command phrase that you will use every time, such as "Go Potty." If your puppy will not walk out, pick her up and carry her out. Place her on the ground and let her go on her own time. It will not be long. If you do not have a fenced in area, put your puppy on a leash every time you take her outside.
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Step 3
Cheer and make a big production when your puppy uses the bathroom outside. Your neighbors might look at you funny, but your puppy will instantly know you are pleased with him. Dogs instinctively want to please their masters and will repeatedly do what they have figured out pleases you.
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Step 4
Make a verbal correction when your puppy has an accident in the house. A simple stern "No" is enough. Immediately take your puppy to the door, give the command to use the bathroom and take her outside. Immediately cheer and praise your puppy for going potty outside.
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Step 5
Repeat this process each day until your puppy is consistently going to the indicated door to let you know he needs to be let out. The general rule of thumb is that a puppy can last only an hour for every month in age in between outings. This means that a 3-month old puppy will need to be let out at least every 3 hours.







