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Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also comes with a certain degree of responsibility. In addition to making sure your puppy is fed and properly cared for, you also need to train him. Housetraining a puppy doesn’t need to be a difficult and lengthy process. With the right supplies and a little determination, you can housetrain your puppy in a matter of weeks.
To help you housetrain your puppy as quickly as possible, we’ve compiled some recommendations for the best potty training products for puppies.
Read on in the slides below to check out all of our favorite puppy potty training products.
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The best training crate
Why you'll love it: The MidWest Life Stages Folding Dog Crate is a sturdy crate that comes with a divider so you can adjust its size as your puppy grows.
When it comes to house training a puppy, a high-quality crate is a must-have. Not only does a crate provide your puppy with a comfortable place to sleep, but it enables you to keep him contained when you are not able to physically watch him yourself.
Keeping your puppy in the crate overnight and when you are away from home can speed up the crate training process. Our top pick for the best puppy training crate is the MidWest Life Stages Folding Dog Crate.
Available in seven sizes with a single- or double-door design, the crate is perfect for a growing puppy. It features a wire divider that you can use to customize the size of the crate as your puppy grows, saving you the cost of buying multiple crates. More importantly, the crate a leak-proof plastic pan for easy clean-up, a strong carrying handle, rubber roller feet to protect your floor, and heavy-duty slide-bolt latches.
My Sweet Puppy says the MidWest Life Stages crate offers maximum visibility and ventilation while also being lightweight and easy to store or transport. The Wirecutter gives this crate its Runner-Up award, while Canine Journal recommends it for training.
With more than 18,000 reviews on Amazon, the MidWest Life Stages Folding Dog Crate is by far one of the most popular dog crates among dog owners. Buyers love the affordable price and sturdy construction, though there are comments that it may not be durable enough for very anxious or destructive dogs and some dogs may be able to manipulate the latches.
Pros: Lightweight and durable construction, available in seven sizes with one or two doors, divider to adjust size for growing puppies, leak-proof plastic pan, strong carrying handle, rubber roller feet to protect floor, heavy-duty slide-bolt latch
Cons: May not be strong enough for very anxious or destructive dogs, some dogs will be able to manipulate the latches, does not come with a crate pad
The best puppy pee pads
Why you'll love them: With five layers of leak-proof protection and a generous size, Four Paws Wee-Wee Pads are the ultimate puppy training pad.
If you live in a condo or apartment without easy access to the outdoors, indoor housetraining may be your best option. Training your puppy to use pee pads can make life easier for both of you and help to keep the mess contained. This training method is not perfect, but it works well for many dog owners. If you’d like to give it a try, we recommend Four Paws Wee-Wee Pads.
With five layers of protection and a quilted surface, Four Paws Wee-Wee Pads are highly absorbent. With 100% leak-proof protection, these pads give your puppy an acceptable place to “go” and you peace of mind, knowing that you won’t come home to a mess.
These pads have a wide border to contain liquid, and they are treated with an attractant to draw your puppy when nature calls. The pads are very affordable, and they come in packages ranging from 7 to 200 pads.
Best Reviews says these pads are very absorbent and that they have no lingering smell. Top Dog Tips and My Sweet Puppy also recommend these pads.
With more than 2,300 reviews on Amazon and a 4.4-star rating, Four Paws Wee-Wee Pads also carry an Amazon’s Choice award. Buyers love the super absorbency that keeps the floor dry, though there are some comments that the pads may leak if the puppy doesn’t hit the middle.
Pros: 5 layers of leak-proof protection, quilted texture for maximum absorption, can handle multiple uses, treated to attract puppies, no lingering smell after use, available in several sizes
Cons: May not be ideal for large or giant breeds, some pads not properly sealed to water-resistant backing, might leak if dog pees along the edge instead of the middle
The best pet stain remover
When you are housetraining your puppy, you should expect a few accidents to occur along the way because your puppy can only hold his bladder for about one hour per month of age. Though pet stains are an expected part of housetraining, they can be stubborn and difficult to remove.
Plus, your puppy may be tempted to repeat the act if the carpet retains some of his scent. To remove both pet stains and odors, you need Rocco & Roxie's Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator.
The spray is made with a powerful formula that cuts through even the toughest stains and odors with strong enzymatic action. It works on all surfaces including carpet, hardwood, and upholstery. This stain remover is professional-strength, but it is also gentle and safe enough for use around children and pets. It may be more costly than other options, but it is well worth the price.
Petsho highlights the spray's ability to remove not only the stain itself but also its odor to discourage pets from using the same area again. Dogs Recommend also speaks highly of Rocco & Roxie's spray, noting that it lives up to its name by quickly and effectively removing stains and odors.
With more than 5,000 reviews and a 4.4-star rating, Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator is a best seller on Amazon. Buyers love how well it tackles even the toughest stains and odors, though there are some comments that the smell of the cleaner itself can be unpleasant.
Pros: Unique enzymatic action, powerful against all stains and odors, can be used on any surface, discourages puppy from reusing the same area, safe for pets and children
Cons: More expensive than many options, cleaner may have an unpleasant or strong odor
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