When Puppy Comes Home-- Potty-Training

POTTY-TRAINING:  Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of puppy-hood is getting them to go where they're supposed to!  Routine and consistency are key!  Dogs will naturally establish a "Break Place" (that's how we refer to elimination).  When you first bring him home, take him to your designated spot and tell him to "Break" or whatever command you decide upon.  He may be too interested in all of the new smells to actually perform, but don't stress.  Take him
inside and watch him like a hawk.  If you see him starting to "go", grab him up and take him out to the spot and give the command and lots of praise when he goes.  Set a timer when you bring him in so that you can take him to the spot and give the command BEFORE he goes on your carpet.

Also, when you let him out of his crate in the morning and twenty minutes after each feeding, immediately take him to the spot and give the command.  Expect it to take a week or more of doing this consistently before he really gets the hang of it.