What potty supplies do I need for a medium-breed puppy?
The potty supplies you need for a medium-breed puppy include things like poop bags and scoopers for walks and pet cleaning supplies for 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. You may also want to get some puppy pee pads to protect your floors while your puppy is still learning. Chewy has everything you need to potty train your medium-breed puppy, including specialized products like no-go deterrents, blacklights for urine detection, pet stain and odor removers, and so much more!
Should I use pee pads while I'm potty training my puppy?
Although experts differ on whether you should use pee pads while potty training your puppy, many do recommend them. Pee pads can be a good way to protect your floors until your puppy is fully housebroken. However, you don't want to use them as a substitute for frequent potty trips outside and a good, consistent training regimen. Talk to your vet or a professional trainer for guidance on potty training your puppy and be sure to ask whether pee pads might be a good idea.
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, stains and odor may 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, enzymatic cleaners, disinfectants, deodorizers, and more.