How to house train your puppy

In this article I am going to give you some techniques on how to house train your puppy.
In order to successfully house train your puppy you will need to be consistent, vigilant and patient as well!
The first step to house train your puppy is to set up a routine with him. Take him out as frequently as possible (ideally every two hours), especially after having a meal, after playing, and just after waking up from a nap. If your puppy has to be on his own in the house for several hours, put him into an area of the house with enough room for a sleeping area, a playing area, and a separate place to be used as a toilet. In this place you can put some newspapers, a small inflatable swimming pool or a cat's sand tray. You could also purchase dog litter products at a pet shop. Praise him when he does it in the correct place.
You should also schedule a routine with meals. If he eats at the same time on a daily basis, it will be easier for him to have consistent times to eliminate.
When you take out your puppy make sure that he eliminates before returning home. At this point, show him you are happy with his behavior or even give him a prize. This is very important because he will be motivated.
While your puppy is eliminating, you can use a word or phrase like 'go potty', that you will eventually use in order to remind him to eliminate.
Consistency is the key!
If you catch your puppy eliminating inside the house, (except in his 'house toilet' if he has one) do something to stop him, like making a noise (without making him feel scared) and take him outside the house immediately. Use your word or phrase, and if he eliminates outside, praise him.
Don't give him a punishment. Don't rub his nose and don't shout or scare him.This will often do more harm than good and will create a negative energy between both of you.
In order to effectively house train your puppy, consistent positive praise will always works much better than punishment.