A puppy should be taken to his relief area each time he is released from his designated area, after meals, after play sessions, when he first awakens in the morning (at age eight weeks, this can mean 5 a.m.!) or any time he indicates that he’s ready “to go “ by circling or sniffing busily – do not misinterpret these signs. For a puppy less than 12 weeks of age, a routine of taking him out every hour is necessary. As the puppy grows, he will be able to wait for longer periods of time.

Keep trips to his relief area short. Stay no more than five or six minutes and then return to the homes. If he goes during that time, praise him lavishly and take him indoors immediately. If he does not, but he has an accident when you go back indoors, pick him up immediately, say “No! No! “ and return to him relief area. What a few minutes, then return to the house again.

Never hit a puppy or put his face in urine or excrement when he has an accident !!!

Once indoors, put the puppy in his crate until you have had time to clean up his accident. Than release him to the family area and watch him more closely than before.

Let the puppy learn that going outdoors means it is time to relieve himself, not play. Once trained, he will be able to play versus the time for relief

How many times a day?