What is the best way to housetrain a Cavalier puppy?
I have found that crate training is the best way to train your Cavalier puppy. They will NOT use the bathroom in their crate unless they are left too long. An 8 week old puppy can only hold it for about 2 to 3 hours. They are very clean by nature and they do not want to spend any time with their waste. At night and during the day if you are not able to watch them they can be placed in their crates. They actually do not mind being in their crates for short periods of time. Put some toys in with them to play with or a nice chew bone. This is not to say that they should spend all night and all day in the crate. Just short interals when you are unable to watch them 100%. Most of my adopters have found that bell training is the way to go when they are out of the crate. Hang a bell by the door on a stand or statue and take the puppy’s nose and tap the bell then say, “potty”. Take the puppy directly outside. Do this over and over. Most of my adopters have said it only takes one day to get the
