House training
My puppy still has accidents indoors.
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First, quickly: does any of these apply?
If so, we’ll show you where to find the right help.
Does he need to go very often but only pass small amounts, strain, have blood in the urine or stools, or has he had diarrhoea for more than a day?
Is he drinking noticeably more than usual?
Was he already house-trained and is now suddenly having accidents indoors again?
Does he only have accidents indoors when he is alone?
Please answer all the questions.
What helps today:
How it’s done: outside after sleeping
The puppy wakes up and stretches. It goes straight out into the garden to the toilet spot. The person waits calmly, the puppy sniffs and does its business. Right afterwards, there and then, there is a quiet “Top!” and a treat.
- Take him outside: after waking up, after eating, after play and excitement, before sleeping and, with young puppies, about every 1–2 hours in between.
- Always to the same spot. Wait calmly, no playing, until he has finished.
- Once he has been outside: right afterwards a quiet “Top!” and a treat, right there, not back indoors.
- Indoors, keep an eye on him. If you can’t watch right now: a small, safe area behind a baby gate.
- Accident happened? Stay calm, don’t scold. Otherwise he only learns to hide from you to pee.
- Clean the spot with an enzyme cleaner so that no smell invites him back.
- If he becomes restless at night, take him out briefly and calmly, then back to bed.
Why this happens
Puppies have a small bladder and first have to learn where their toilet is. Accidents are part of it. The more often your puppy succeeds outside, the faster it becomes a habit.
Practise for the long term
- House training: your planGo out often, reward outside straight away
- Rest and sleep routineAfter play comes a break
When to see a professional?
If it doesn’t get better, starts suddenly or worries you: a professional can look at your dog. An app can’t do that.
Where to find helpAs of: October 2026