“As a rule the Neapolitan will not bark to be let out , learn his language you need to understand what he is trying to ask or tell you!”
For some people, especially Mastino owners, housetraining a new puppy can be very frustrating. However, with patience and careful supervision, most puppies can be house trained within a few weeks. The single most important thing about house training is to praise and reward the pup each and every time he performs in the chosen toilet area. Many mistakes that occur are due to the owners inability to supervise and recognise the signs of the puppy's toileting needs.
Develop a regular routine and identify times he will need to relieve himself - when he has just woken up, after exercise or play, and immediately after he has eaten.
Observe changes in behaviour which may indicate he needs to relieve himself - looking at the door, sniffing the floor, maybe whining or circling.
Very few dogs will relieve themselves in their sleeping area. So an easy way to house train a puppy is to crate him, and as soon as you see any signs he may want to relieve himself take him and out and watch him, sounds silly but wait until he has preformed his toilet, whilst saying a "word" he will associate with relieving himself, then praise him generously but not overwhelmingly, and reward when he is finished, saying a "word" like toilet, wee wees or be quick, it may sound silly but I did this with two of my dogs and both will now relieve themselves on command, it makes life so much easier!
In the evenings encourage him to sleep then wake him and take him to the toileting area before leaving him for the night. Gradually extend the period of time the pup is left over night between toileting.
During the day take him outside every hour to start with, If a pup asks to go out but does not relieve himself within 3 mins bring him in, withhold praise place him in his crate where he will not choose to toilet. Give him half an hour let him out and try again, use the magic word followed immediately by praise and reward when he relieves himself and he will soon get the message.
If the pup has an accident or two indoors, put him outside straight away, and repeat the magic word, if he tries to relieve himself follow the praise routine if he doesn’t bring him in and try again later.
Soiling should be cleaned thoroughly with a biological (non ammonia based) detergent to discourage him from repeating the behaviour. It may be necessary to restrict the pup's access areas in the house.
ALWAYS remember to take a plastic bag or a poop scoop with you on walks. It is a LEGAL obligation to clean up after your dog in public areas, you can be fined upto £1,000!
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