How to Get a Puppy to Tell You When They Need to Go Outside

One of the most frustrating things about puppy potty training is when your puppy pees indoors and they never let you know they had to go outside!

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7 Ways to Teach Your Puppy to Tell You When They  Need to Go Outside

Use these 7 tips to get your puppy to ask to go outside.  We’ll discuss each one in this post.

1. 1. Use positive reinforcement
   2. Establish a routine
   3. Request a printable puppy training schedule
   4. Monitor your puppy’s behavior
   5. Consider crate training (free tutorial!)
   6. Use effective puppy training programs (free potty training video series!)
   7. Be consistent and patient

Use Positive Reinforcement

One of the best ways to get your puppy to consistently ask to go outside is to reward them when they do!  Whenever your puppy does something that tells you they need to go outside like sniffing at the door, whining, or trying to get your attention, reward them with treats or praise!

Establish a Routine

Establishing a routine for your puppy is key when it comes to potty training and virtually any other puppy training issues.  For more help with this read my post, Establishing a Routine for Your Puppy (includes video).

Establishing a consistent schedule for potty breaks will help your puppy learn when it’s time to go outside and will help prevent accidents!

Always take your puppy outside as soon as they wake up in the morning, immediately after every meal, at regular intervals throughout the day, immediately after a nap, and just before bed.

Printable Puppy Training Schedule

Professional Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist, Doggy Dan, has created a free, two-by-step tutorial about creating a schedule for your puppy.

You can access the free tutorial here.

You can also request a printable puppy schedule here:

Monitor Your Puppy’s Behavior

Keep your eye out for signs your puppy has to go potty such as crying, sniffing, whining, circling or pacing.  Also pay attention and notice if your puppy is trying to get your attention!

Remember to give your puppy a reward when they let you know they have to go outside and give them lots of praise and a treat when they go potty outdoors!

Consider Crate Training

Crate training your puppy can be an effective tool for potty training and for puppy training in general.  But it is crucial that you do it correctly!

Not doing puppy crate training properly can actually do more harm than good.

For help with crate training your puppy, read my post, Crate Training Puppies (includes video).  Also, take advantage of a free tutorial from Doggy Dan all about crate training!

Effective Puppy Training Programs

Doggy Dan has a complete puppy training program called, The Puppy Coach.  It’s only $19 and is effective and thorough.

He also has a free, step-by-step video series on exactly how to potty train a puppy called, Potty Training Made Easy.  I personally think this is the best puppy potty training available because you get to actually watch Doggy Dan working with a puppy owner.

Be Consistent and Patient

The best way to train your puppy, whether it’s potty training or puppy training in general, is to be patient and consistent.  Make sure everyone in your household is using the 7 steps we’ve discussed in this post so your puppy doesn’t get confused.

With time and patience, your puppy will be a pro at never going potty in the house!

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