6 Tips To Help House Train Your New Puppy

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is exciting, but house training can feel overwhelming if you're unsure where to start. Luckily, with a little patience, consistency, and the right support, you can set your pup up for success from day one!

At Pet Releaf, we’re here to help make your puppy’s transition smooth — both emotionally and physically. Here are our top six tips to help house train your new puppy and get them off on the right paw.

1. Add Pet Releaf Edibites to Support Calming

House training can be stressful for both you and your puppy. Between adjusting to a new home, a new schedule, and learning the rules, it’s normal for your puppy to feel a little overwhelmed.

That’s where Edibites come in! Our CBD-infused Chews are crafted with natural ingredients to promote calmness, support a healthy stress response, and act as an overall wellness supplement. Giving your puppy Edibites daily can help them stay more relaxed and focused throughout the house training process.

Pro Tip: Our Edibites are also perfect as a positive reward after successful potty breaks!

2. Follow a Consistent Routine

Creating a consistent daily schedule is one of the most important steps in successful house training. Puppies thrive on structure, and setting predictable times for meals, potty breaks, play, and naps will help them learn much faster.

Start by taking your puppy out first thing in the morning, after every meal, and right before bedtime. During the day, try taking them out every 1–2 hours until you get a better sense of their bladder habits. Always guide them to the same spot — the familiar scent will help signal it’s time to go!

3. Watch for Potty Signals

Pay close attention to your puppy’s body language. Common signs that your puppy needs to go outside include:

• Sniffing the floor

• Circling or pacing

• Whining or barking

• Scratching at the door

The sooner you recognize these signals and respond by taking them outside, the faster your pup will learn where they’re supposed to go.

4. Set Regular Mealtimes

Feeding your puppy at consistent times each day helps regulate their digestion and makes potty breaks more predictable. Puppies usually need to relieve themselves about 15–30 minutes after eating, so timing meals when you know you’ll be available for a quick trip outside is key.

Sticking to scheduled meal and snack times will also help establish an easier daily potty routine.

5. Handle Accidents with Patience

Accidents are a normal part of house training — don’t stress! If you discover an accident after the fact, clean it up thoroughly to remove any lingering scents that could encourage future accidents.

If you catch your puppy in the act, gently interrupt them and immediately guide them outside to finish. Avoid scolding or yelling — it can make puppies stressed or fearful, which can actually set back their training progress. Remember, patience and positivity are the real secret ingredients to success.

Digestive Support for Smoother House Training

New puppies are curious — and sometimes, that curiosity leads to upset tummies. Eating things they shouldn’t, adjusting to a new diet, or simply the stress of a big life change can cause digestive upset, making house training even harder.

That’s why we recommend our Postbiotic Powder as part of your puppy’s wellness routine.

Our Postbiotic is specially formulated to:

• Support a healthy gut microbiome

• Promote normal digestive function

• Help maintain firm, easy-to-clean stools

• Encourage overall gut health during transitions

Adding a Postbiotic to your puppy’s meals can help keep their digestion on track — and make potty breaks more predictable and less messy!

6. Reward Good Behavior (The Right Way)

Positive reinforcement is essential! Every time your puppy goes potty outside, offer verbal praise, affection, and maybe even a small treat — like an Edibite — to reinforce the behavior.

Make sure you praise them right after they finish to build a clear association between going outside and good things happening. This builds their confidence, strengthens your bond, and motivates them to keep learning.

Building a Strong Foundation With Your New Puppy

House training your new puppy is a journey — and like any journey, it comes with a few bumps along the way. But with patience, a consistent routine, and lots of positive reinforcement, your puppy will soon understand exactly what’s expected of them.

Remember to celebrate the small wins, stay calm during setbacks, and keep building trust with your new best friend. Every day you invest in their learning is a step toward a lifetime of good habits, confidence, and a stronger bond between you both.

You've got this — and your puppy is lucky to have you guiding them through these early adventures!