Puppy Potty Training Chart & Log
"He went outside, then peed in the hall an hour later" usually means the timing isn’t mapped yet. Each row captures one potty trip — when, pee or poop, outside or an indoor accident, and what came right before (meal, nap, play) — so a schedule shows up on paper. Built for a new puppy owner in the first week or two of house-training. Educational, not veterinary advice.
Genuinely fillable · bilingual EN/ES · vet-sourced — not a scanned template.
What's inside
- A top strip for your dog’s name and start date, so the log is dated from day one
- A 13-row table for each trip: time, pee or poop, where (outside or indoor accident), what came right before, and notes
- A house-training basics checklist: out on waking, after meals, after play, before bed, reward outside
- A reminder to clean accidents with an enzyme cleaner and skip punishment
- One tip on reading the pattern and getting your puppy out before the next accident
How to use it
- Print it (Letter or A4) and clip it near the door you use for potty breaks.
- Log every trip for one to two weeks — the boring successes matter as much as the accidents.
- After a few days, read down the Time and After columns to see when your dog usually needs to go.
- Set your next outings a few minutes before those times.
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The 18-printable pack lands instantly — new printables and tips follow. Unsubscribe anytime.Frequently asked questions
- How long should I keep the log?
- One to two weeks is usually enough for a pattern to show. Puppies change fast, so restart the log if feeding times or routines shift.
- My puppy still has accidents. Is that normal?
- Yes, especially under four to five months while bladder control develops. Log the accident, note what came before, and adjust the timing. If accidents suddenly increase, or there’s straining or blood, call your vet.
- Why an enzyme cleaner?
- Ordinary cleaners can leave a scent people can’t smell but dogs can, which draws them back to the same spot. Enzyme cleaners break that residue down.
- Does this replace advice from a trainer or vet?
- No. It’s a tracking sheet to find your dog’s schedule. For behavior problems or health worries, talk to your vet or a trainer.
Free educational printable — not veterinary advice, and not a substitute for your vet's official records or an emergency call. Full disclaimer → · Leer en español →