If you've owned pets you know how much affection and joy can be brought by man's best friend. But there are also not-so-pleasant aspects of having a young dog, which includes the instances that your pet doesn't make it out the door before mature calls.

Sometimes, it is simply a matter of the pets owner neglecting letting the dog out the door. It also could be that it is because the dog is too young and doesn't know any better. There is one way of how to potty train a puppy that works better than most other methods. Piddle pads or dog training pads are available in with antibacterial action that decrease odors with sealed edges and leak proof backing offer better protection These pads are perfect for housetraining puppies, when leaving small dogs for extended periods of time or for close to litter boxes and can be found at discount pet supplies.

Many found an effective way to train a puppy was to smack him with a newspaper every time he made a mess inside after which to put him outdoors. This is negative reinforcement theory at work for potty training.

The only problem with a negative reinforcement method is that it will likely make your feel terrible swatting your puppy. You can feel like an absolute knuckle head. One way that requires no discipline is that taking the dog out at the same time, three times a day. It works because the dog would get used to going outside and would do its business out there. That is definitely a great idea, but the problem there is that life gets in the way. If you are a stay-at-home mom you could make sure that her dog was out at the exact same time every day.

Some consider laying newspapers on the floor and progressively moving them closer to the door each day. Eventually, the dog will go all the way to the back door and then you can just let him out.

By staying disciplined in training you dog you'll find that a little patience and a lot of newspaper works best. It may also take a number of days, but there is no discipline involved, and you do not have to worry about following a rigid dog walking schedule. There are even special potty strips and patches available on pet supply stores for those that desire their dog to go potty indoors.