Many different dog trainers teach different things, there classes, courses and books have different principles and practices some of which contradict each other and it can all get rather confusing. I have a simpler method when looking at how to potty train a puppy.
If a trainer understands how their young puppy learns and understands then he can teach the puppy a lot easier than blindly following a book or set of guidelines. And the basic principles of a young puppies learning is simple. Puppies learn by repetition and action - reaction. When they get rewarded for doing right and scolded for doing wrong they'll quickly work out which one they'd prefer to do.
When potty training a puppy you do need to give your young pup the opportunity to do right and with their poor bladder control, which improves with age, you'll need to give them this opportunity often. Keep in mind other factors can stop your puppy wanting to go to the garden or outdoor area and you should watch out for these because they can really affect your potty training. Things like fear of the steps (this is common) leading outside or frequent loud noises outside will make your puppy reluctant to go outside and thus more likely to urinate on your rug. To over come these fears take your puppy out there often and keep them company. Don't reward them for being afraid of outside but act normally and distract them with treats and games when they stay there.
