Dogs, like cats, are a stickler for clean surroundings.
When the pup still can't move on its own, the mommy dog will go clean up after him.
But as soon as the tiny legs of the little pup can carry him, it will soon walk away to make potty or pee away from its littermates.
The best way to train them early on having a potty area is to give them their own space.
How? A simple answer is to make use of a crate.
This way the little pup would have its own area to get relaxed and do his thing.
There are a lot of crates available in the market that the dog owner can choose from.
There is a plastic crate with a wire door with two openings - one on top and at the bottom that can be fastened together.
There is the wire crate that is made up of wire all around so it can be airy.
Both wire and plastic crates can be used at home or during travel.
There also is a carrier that has soft padding inside which makes it cozy for your puppy.
Each crate has its pluses and minuses.
Choose one that is best for you and your pup.
If you are a frequent traveler, you might want the carrier with soft padding inside.
If you are adamant of keeping your puppy secured, a plastic carrier might do for you.
Open wire crates are best for puppies that need cool temperature all the time as it gives for air flow.
Whichever crate you choose, choose the one that will work best for you and in potty training.
Also be mindful that plastic carriers are quite bulky and cannot be folded up like wire crates.
Furthermore, you have to think of how large your pup is.
Choose the crate that is big enough for your pup to move around, lie down, stand up, and have enough space to do his thing.
Usually, pups relieve themselves at the back area of the crate, so have space for that.
If you have a big crate that is good for an adult-sized dog, make a division or allow your pup just enough space for itself.
This will help in training the pup to keep his area clean and have an area for relieving itself.
Do not give the entire crate.
Condition your pup to go in the crate by putting in a treat inside the crate.
Each time you want your pup to go inside the crate you have to make use of a command or a hand signal that will specify that you want it inside.
Do this consistently so that your pup will associate the command with the act of going inside the crate.
You can praise your pup by saying, "Good doggy!" if he goes inside the crate.
And make it a habit to put in his food or treat.
When your pup is comfortably inside, you can start closing the door to the crate, and open after he is done eating or has relieved himself.