How to make puppy potty training easier and less stressful for me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

This is my first time owning a boxer and I love Joey to pieces and I would never get rid of them but I'm headed I've almost have with son with the training part is there a easy way to train them there's gotta be easier way everything that he was doing and he was doing so well at it it's becoming really stressful for me and causing stress on my relationship and I need help what can I do to get him to go to the bathroom where he's supposed to

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM 174

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2018

Steps to take when you are away from home: •Take your puppy outside to eliminate before you leave •Keep your puppy in a confined area. By keeping your puppy in a small area, he will refrain from eliminating where he has to lie down or stay close to the accident. The area needs to be roomy enough for your puppy to stand, lie down and turn around. A great way to do this is to crate train your puppy (see crate training handout). However, if you puppy is going to be alone for an extended period of time, he should have a bigger place than just a crate. •Avoid leaving your puppy alone for extended hours. Although a young puppy of 8 – 9 weeks of age can go about 7 hours controlling his/her bladder, it is important to give your puppy ample opportunities to do the right behavior and eliminate outside. The more times your puppy goes where it is supposed to, the faster your puppy will learn where you want them to go. It is a general rule to let a puppy go outside at least every 4 hours. •Remember to take your puppy outside as soon as you come home. Do not to let your puppy play or eat before it has gotten a chance to go to the bathroom. Puppies can be very unpredictable and can even eliminate right in the middle of playing fetch! What if your puppy has an accident? •Housetraining a puppy can take weeks to months, and accidents will happen. When your puppy has an accident, it is very important that you do not punish your puppy! •All accidents must be immediately & fastidiously cleaned up, as odors of past accidents will draw your pup into voiding in the same places. We recommend cleaning with an enzymatic cleaner, such as Anti-Icky Poo ® or Nature’s Miracle ®. •It is very important to refrain from verbally or physically punishing your puppy for eliminating in the house. Punishment creates fear and hiding or avoidance of human contact, and your puppy may even become fearful of eliminating in your presence. Furthermore, if your puppy is being punished after he eliminates in an inappropriate spot, he will not know what he is being punished for. So punishing your puppy can do more harm than good. •If you catch your puppy in the act of eliminating indoors, distract him, pick him up and take him outside to his bathroom spot. If your puppy finishes eliminating outside, immediately praise and reward him for doing the right thing. Common mistakes when housetraining: •Not taking your puppy outside often enough •Not supervising your puppy as closely as you should •Missing “clues” from your puppy that he needs to eliminate •Giving your puppy free run to the entire house before he is fully housetrained •Verbally or physically punishing your puppy for improperly eliminating in the house •Not cleaning up properly and immediately after an accident Lastly, remember that although housetraining may be time consuming and frustrating, it is very rewarding and a great bonding experience for you and your new puppy! If you have questions or concerns about your puppy, do not hesitate to call or visit your veterinarian.

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