House training a puppy is very important for the well being of both the puppy and the owner.
The number one reason that dogs are surrender to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate elimination, so it is easy to see why proper house training is such an important consideration.
It is important to establish proper toilet habits when the puppy is young, since these habits can last a lifetime, and be very hard to break once they are established.
It is very important for the owner to house break the puppy properly.
In most cases, true house training cannot begin until the puppy is six months old.
Puppies younger than this generally lack the bowel and bladder control that is needed for true house training.
Puppies younger than six months should be confined to a small, puppy proofed room when the owner cannot supervise them.
The entire floor of the room should be covered with newspapers or similar absorbent materials, and the paper changed every time it is soiled.

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