Now that you’ve got your dog, it’s time you begin the process of potty training him so he doesn’t use the bathroom inside your house.  This article will help go over the necessary and recommend supplies needed in order to properly house train your dog or puppy.

Leash and Collar – The most important thing you will need is a leash and collar for your dog so you can easily take him outside your house in a controlled manner to make sure he uses the bathroom.  If you have a large backyard and are planning on letting him out for half an hour or so to use the bathroom…how will you know for sure he did use the bathroom unless you’re there to verify it?

Crate or Dog Gate – It is important to give your dog a place in your home to call his home.  It doesn’t matter whether this is a crate or a small room inside your house.  Dog’s will not use the bathroom in areas they designate as their homes, so having a crate or a dog gate to give him access to only one room will give you an advantage in potty training.

Dog Treats – Yes, it is also important to have dog treats when potty training your dog.  When you take your dog out to use the bathroom, you will need to give him praise and a treat for when he does his business.  This will tell him that he gets rewarded when he uses the bathroom and will help to motivate him to more quickly use the bathroom on future occasions.

For more information on this subject, the author recommends reading about how to potty train a puppy.