What potty supplies do I need for my new extra-small breed puppy?
The potty supplies you need for a new extra-small breed puppy include pee pads, poop bags and scoopers, and cleaning supplies like odor and stain removers for puppy accidents. You will also need a crate for your housetraining your puppy, a leash and collar for walks outside to potty, and, of course, treats to reward good behavior. Chewy has everything you need to potty train your extra-small breed puppy, including specialized products like no-go deterrents, blacklights for urine detection, cleaners, and so much more!
Can I put a diaper on my extra-small breed puppy?
While you can put a diaper on your extra-small breed puppy during potty training, it is not recommended. Although diapers can help prevent soiled surfaces while your puppy is still learning, they can also hinder your potty training efforts by reinforcing the desire to go at will. Instead, use pee pads in conjunction with a directed potty training regimen that includes frequent trips outdoors and rewards for good behavior. A trainer or your vet can provide good guidance if your puppy is having trouble learning.
What can I use to clean up puppy accidents?
You can use a variety of products to clean up puppy accidents. While paper towels or simple soap and water can get the accident off your floor, residual stains and odor will likely still linger, even on hard surfaces. Residual smells may also cause your puppy to repeatedly mark or re-offend. For this reason, most trainers and experts recommend using a pet stain and odor remover made for the type of surface you need to clean. Chewy has a great selection of hard surface pet stain and odor removers, carpet pet stain and odor removers, disinfectants, deodorizers, and more.