Spring Is Puppy Season
Shelters and breeders see their highest adoption rates in spring. New puppies mean new waste management challenges for households that may never have dealt with dog waste before.
Puppy Waste Volume and Frequency
5-6x daily
8-Week Puppy
Small but frequent deposits
4-5x daily
4-Month Puppy
Increasing volume
3-4x daily
6-Month Puppy
Approaching adult patterns
The Housetraining Waste Challenge
- Indoor accidents: Expect 1-3 indoor accidents per day during training
- Unpredictable timing: Puppies go within minutes of eating, playing, or waking
- Soft stool: Puppy food produces softer, harder-to-pick-up waste
- Parasite risk: New puppies often carry intestinal parasites
- Eating stool: Puppy coprophagia is common and requires immediate waste removal
Tip
The #1 housetraining tip: take your puppy outside immediately after eating, napping, and playing. Reward outdoor elimination with treats.
Start Professional Service Early
The puppy phase produces more waste per square foot than any other period. Clean Paws service during the first year keeps your yard clean while you focus on training and bonding.