Are Australian Labradoodle Puppies Potty Trained? | North Carolina Breeder Guide
This is one of the most common questions families ask, and while it may seem like it should have a simple “yes” or “no” answer, the reality is a little more nuanced.
From a very young age, puppies naturally try to move away from their sleeping and eating areas to relieve themselves. This instinct is built into dogs; they naturally prefer to keep their living space clean. When this instinct is supported properly during early development, it creates a strong foundation for successful potty training later on.
Unfortunately, this natural behavior can sometimes be unintentionally disrupted. Extended time in confined spaces without appropriate opportunities to move away can cause puppies to lose that instinctual separation between living and bathroom areas. Once that habit changes, it can be more challenging to reestablish good patterns.
At Brown’s Labradoodles, we encourage and maintain this natural instinct. Beginning at around six weeks of age, our puppies learn to use a doggy door to access either an outdoor yard or a designated potty area. During nighttime hours, when outdoor access is limited, puppies are provided with a designated potty box. As a result, most elimination occurs in the appropriate location, and their living areas remain clean.
So, are Brown’s Labradoodles puppies potty trained when they go home?
In many ways, yes. Our puppies consistently keep their sleeping and living spaces clean and are accustomed to going away from their normal environment to relieve themselves. However, it is important to understand that transitioning into a new home is a significant change for any puppy.
When a puppy first arrives at a new home, accidents are normal and expected. The puppy has not yet learned where it lives, where it should go, or who you are. With patience and consistency, puppies quickly adapt and apply the habits they have already learned.
A simple routine helps make this transition smooth:
A simple routine helps make this transition smooth:
Limit unsupervised freedom initially so the puppy can learn its new environment.
Take the puppy outside regularly using a consistent cue word such as “potty.”
Wait calmly until the puppy eliminates before returning indoors.
Maintain frequent potty breaks, adjusting timing as the puppy grows and develops.
At Brown’s Labradoodles, our goal is to give every puppy a strong starting point. By preserving their natural instinct to keep their living space clean and providing early exposure to appropriate potty habits, most families find the transition into their home to be quick and manageable with consistent guidance.