Establish a consistent feeding schedule
Take your dog outside first thing in the morning
Take your dog outside after meals, naps, playtime, and drinking
Use the same outdoor potty spot each time
Stay outside with your dog until they eliminate
Reward immediately after they go potty outside
Use a simple cue phrase like “go potty”
Supervise your dog closely indoors
Restrict access with a crate or small confined area when unsupervised
Watch for signs like sniffing, circling, whining, or pacing
Take your dog out immediately when you see those signs
Clean accidents thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner
Never punish accidents after the fact
Interrupt accidents only if you catch them in the act
Keep a regular potty break schedule
Increase freedom indoors gradually after repeated success
Be patient and consistent throughout the process