Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting prospect indeed. One of the first tasks that you and your new baby will need to accomplish together is housebreaking. Rottweiler potty training can take as little as a couple of weeks or as long as a couple of months.

The quickest and easiest way to housebreak most puppies is the crate training approach. The only piece of equipment that is required is a crate that is large enough to house your dog, but not so large that he will think it's okay to potty in it. Some large crates come with a divider that you can place inside to make a smaller space for your puppy, and expand as your dog grows.

A crate can often be the tool that will make the housebreaking process as quick and painless as possible. It is a good idea to purchase a crate for your puppy before you even bring him home, so that he will have a safe place to sleep when you are not able to watch him.

The basic idea behind Rottweiler potty training is to try to eliminate the possibility of accidents as much as possible. Once your puppy has soiled your carpet, there is a good chance that he will return to that spot to eliminate in the future. Of course, you won't be able to prevent every accident, so keep an enzymatic cleaner handy that will clean spots and effectively eliminate odor, so that your dog can't locate the places he has gone before.

The other step in preventing Rottweiler potty training accidents is to take your pup outdoors frequently and consistently. Most puppies need to go to the bathroom every hour or two in the first few weeks, and this time frame will gradually stretch, as your puppy gets older. Take your pup to the yard after meals, naps and play sessions. And watch for clues like sniffing the floor or whimpering that may tell you your puppy needs to potty now.

If prevention during Rottweiler potty training is all about keeping a close eye on your pup, then what do you do when that vigilance cannot happen, such as overnight or when you are gone? The answer lies in the crate that your puppy can sleep in when you are not available to keep watch over him. This can be his den when you are sleeping or out, or even for short times at home when you are not able to keep close track of him.

This method can be used at night and when you leave the house, but it can also be effective when you are home but unable to watch your puppy closely. Young puppies cannot remain in a crate for more than a couple of hours however, so get your pup out frequently to take him outside. Numerous dog trainers and owners have touted this method of training as the quickest and easiest way to Rottweiler potty training.

Rottweiler potty training will probably not happen overnight, but it will happen. Exercise patience and be consistent in your actions and your praise when your dog does what you want him to. Limit punishment to a firm "no" when you catch him in the act of going potty in the house, and immediately show him the place where you want him to go. With patience and consistency, your puppy will be housebroken quickly and effectively.