Where is your dog going to answer the calls of nature? If it’s the yard, then is it fenced? You don’t want your dog bolting out and escaping. Do you have a doggy door that leads to the yard? Make sure that you mark a suitable elimination area that is easily accessible.
Make sure it is fenced off from the roads and cannot be jumped over or dug under. Siberian Huskies are known to burrow under fences to make their getaways! If you are using the yard, ensure that it is free of poisonous plants, seeds, and grass that your puppy or dog can chew and then end up sick.If however, you live in an apartment then mark out the area where you plan to paper-train your dog. The best option is any area in the apartment that has linoleum flooring or is uncarpeted. You can pile it up with newspapers or use absorbent "pee pads".You can use baby gates to cordon off the area from the rest of the house. Wherever it is, decide before you bring home the dog and make sure everything is ready to go.
If your dog is very small and you live in an apartment that can accommodate no more than a litter box—then consider using one. However, try not to use cat litterboxes, or if you have to then cut off the top and sandpaper the edges. Opt instead for
one that is appropriate to the size if your dog. Also buy a large size litter scoop. There is a danger however that your dog might eat up the litter so ask your vet and breeder before you use it. Typically a litter box is convenient for small toy dogs and not appropriate for bigger ones.
