How Do You Paper Train A Puppy Or Dog?
Housebreaking a new puppy or dog can seem like a daunting task, particularly if you live in a high-rise apartment building or don’t have ready access to an outdoor area. In these situations, paper training can be a useful way to house train your dog until he can hold himself long enough to make trips outside less frequent. As with the traditional method of housebreaking a dog, you’ll want to keep a consistent schedule for feeding, exercise, and trips to the papers. This will ensure your puppy or dog has fewer opportunities for accidents, which can make paper training easier on both of you. Prepare a confined area with newspaper or a dog pee pad Pick an area to keep your dog while training, preferably one with linoleum or tile flooring. Place several layers of newspaper over part of the room. (You can put a plastic sheet underneath to keep the floor clean.) Be sure the papers are kept away from the area where your dog sleeps and eats. Instead of newspaper, you can use a dog pee pad or t
