Confining pups prompts pottying on papers/pads indoors first when unsupervised before gradual freedom.
Close Confinement
Adhere to strict eating and potty break schedules preventing unwanted accidents between times.
Routine Relief
Say trigger words like “go potty” during elimination so phrases prompt repetitions outside.
Verbal Cues
Praise, give treats immediately upon outdoor potties so the spot and acts get positive associations.
Reward Success
Block off rooms or use pens/crates to restrict unsupervised wandering and sneaky pee spots.
Limit Access
When loose and active, watch for circling, sniffing, squatting indicating potty needs to promptly whisk outside.
Close Supervision
Pick specific outdoor elimination sites for consistency rather than wandering the yard arbitrarily.
Designate Relief Areas