Confinement

If you’re unable to watch your puppy at all times, confine him to an area small enough so he won’t want to eliminate there. It should be just big enough for him to comfortably stand, lie down and turn around in. This area could be a portion of a bathroom or laundry room, blocked off with boxes or baby gates. Or you may want to crate train your puppy and use the crate to confine him. If your puppy has spent several hours in confinement, when you let him out, take him directly to his bathroom spot and praise him when he eliminates. You should expect your puppy to have an accident in the house. It’s a part of housetraining a puppy.