Day 2

Watch the signals

Keep yesterday’s clock, and now add body language: sniffing, circling, and door-staring are your early-warning system.

Timed trips: Every 30–45 minutes, plus every signal

Today’s goals

When	What to do
Same as Day 1	Timed trips still run even if signals are quiet.
On a signal	Drop everything. Leash. Same door. Same spot.
After play	Potty immediately — excitement fills the bladder fast.
Evening	Shorter play, last meal a few hours before bed.

Common signs: sudden sniffing of floors, circling, restlessness, a whine, or walking toward the door. Your puppy’s tell may be unique. Write it down.

When you see a tell, clap softly or say “outside!” and lead them out. Reward outdoor success as if it is the first time.

Note time, what they did (pee, poop, nothing), and what happened just before (meal, nap, play). Patterns appear by tonight.

If they squat indoors, scoop them up mid-stream if you can and finish outside, then still reward the outdoor finish.
Do not hover and chatter at the potty spot. Quiet waiting helps them focus.
A baby gate keeps the “puppy zone” small enough to actually supervise.

Same night plan as Day 1. One wakeup trip is normal for an eight-to-twelve-week-old puppy.