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How do we housetrain our puppy?

One of the golden rules is to remember that punishment does very little to hasten the training process and usually only serves to make the pup anxious and secretive. Establish a routine as early as possible, with toileting time as soon as the puppy wakes from a nap, immediately after eating and at half hourly intervals. Take the pup to the area of the garden you wish them to use and praise them lavishly when they perform.

If an accident occurs inside, make as little fuss as possible but clean the area thoroughly to remove any odours that could act as triggers for further accidents.