Last Updated on August 28, 2026
One of the first jobs with a new Cavoodle puppy is starting the toilet training. Your pup will not master it overnight, so the sooner you begin, the better.
It can be challenging, especially if you have not toilet trained a puppy before, so here is everything you need to know.
Be patient
Your young Cavoodle will pick up most things fairly quickly, but it takes a few days for them to understand what is right and wrong with toileting. Remember this is a brand new environment, and they are still learning the ropes.
Do not yell at or punish your Cavoodle if they miss the mark and go in the wrong spot. That only makes them stressed and fearful, and accidents happen. Stay loving and patient, especially through those first few weeks in their new home.
Reward is key
There are real benefits to using positive training with your Cavoodle. Rewarding your puppy every time they get it right builds their confidence and helps them understand what you expect.
You can reward with praise in a happy voice, a scratch behind the ears and a “good dog”, a small treat, or their favourite toy. What matters is that they understand they did something good, which makes them want to do it again to get that feel-good response. If an accident happens, just quietly clean it up without any fuss, and use a proper enzyme cleaner to remove the odour so they are not drawn back to the same spot.
Pick a spot and stick to it
During the learning phase, choose one designated toilet spot and keep it consistent. Your Cavoodle will find it much easier to remember and associate the right place if they are always taken to the same spot, whether that is a patch of garden, the backyard or a specific indoor area.
Create a routine
Take your Cavoodle to their toilet spot first thing in the morning. After a long night’s sleep, dogs need to go, so take them there and wait for them to finish. Stick with it each day and they will soon learn there is a set time for it.
Add other toilet breaks through the day too, like morning and afternoon walks and a last call before bed. Dogs love routine, and once they know they will get regular chances to go, they learn to wait for them. Keep in mind that young pups need to go far more often than adults, since they do not have full bladder control yet, so give them plenty of breaks.
