one of the easiest ways to potty train a puppy is to simply pay attention and watch for signals make sure your puppy is always whare you can see him.you may need to use baby gates or close doors to keep your puppy from wandering off and going potty in the house.when you notice the puppy sniffing around or if you see him start to squat quickly scoop him up and take him outside.after the puppy eats or drinks take him outside to go potty within about 10 minutes.a puppy will always need to thepotty shortly after eating or drinking.control when the puppy eats as well he does not require a full bowl of food avaliable at all times.check with your vet regarding how much or how frequintly your puppy should eat.when you take the puppy outside after eating or drinking do not use this time to play.simply stand or sit off to te side and wait until he finally goes.if you are occupied and unable to keep an eye on him for extended periods consider crate training your puppy.while it may feel like you are imprisoning him puppies who are crate trained begin to appreciate the safety and security of their crate as it is much like the dens their ancestors lived in.choose a crate that is large enough for your puppy to stand and tur around in.never use the crate as punishment such as a time out corner.it shoul be a place where the puppy feels safe and comfortable.take the puppy outside to go potty before putting him in his crate.he can be safely crated for 3 to 4 hours.puppies rarely use te crate as a potty and will learn to hold it in while he is in the crate.take him outside to go potty as soon as you let him out of the crate.