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How to Potty Train Your Puppy

A step-by-step house-training routine for reliable results.

The approach changes with your dog's breed. Pick your breed for a step-by-step guide tuned to its temperament and energy.

50 breeds

Choose your breed

French BulldogSmall · ~30 min exercise
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Barking
Labrador RetrieverLarge · ~75 min exercise
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Golden RetrieverLarge · ~75 min exercise
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Barking
German ShepherdLarge · ~90 min exercise
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PoodleMedium · ~60 min exercise
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BulldogMedium · ~30 min exercise
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RottweilerLarge · ~75 min exercise
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BeagleSmall · ~60 min exercise
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DachshundSmall · ~45 min exercise
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German Shorthaired PointerLarge · ~90 min exercise
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Pembroke Welsh CorgiSmall · ~60 min exercise
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Australian ShepherdMedium · ~90 min exercise
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Yorkshire TerrierToy · ~30 min exercise
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Cavalier King Charles SpanielSmall · ~45 min exercise
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Doberman PinscherLarge · ~80 min exercise
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BoxerLarge · ~75 min exercise
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Miniature SchnauzerSmall · ~45 min exercise
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Cane CorsoGiant · ~75 min exercise
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Great DaneGiant · ~60 min exercise
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Shih TzuToy · ~30 min exercise
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Siberian HuskyMedium · ~90 min exercise
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Bernese Mountain DogGiant · ~60 min exercise
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PomeranianToy · ~30 min exercise
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Boston TerrierSmall · ~45 min exercise
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HavaneseSmall · ~30 min exercise
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English Springer SpanielMedium · ~75 min exercise
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Shetland SheepdogSmall · ~60 min exercise
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BrittanyMedium · ~90 min exercise
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Cocker SpanielMedium · ~60 min exercise
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Border CollieMedium · ~120 min exercise
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VizslaMedium · ~90 min exercise
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PugSmall · ~30 min exercise
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MastiffGiant · ~45 min exercise
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ChihuahuaToy · ~30 min exercise
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Basset HoundMedium · ~45 min exercise
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Belgian MalinoisLarge · ~120 min exercise
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MalteseToy · ~25 min exercise
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WeimaranerLarge · ~90 min exercise
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CollieLarge · ~60 min exercise
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NewfoundlandGiant · ~45 min exercise
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Rhodesian RidgebackLarge · ~75 min exercise
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Shiba InuSmall · ~60 min exercise
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West Highland White TerrierSmall · ~45 min exercise
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Bichon FriseSmall · ~30 min exercise
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BloodhoundLarge · ~75 min exercise
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AkitaLarge · ~60 min exercise
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St. BernardGiant · ~45 min exercise
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Portuguese Water DogMedium · ~75 min exercise
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SamoyedMedium · ~75 min exercise
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Australian Cattle DogMedium · ~90 min exercise
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