Later, if you move or travel by air, the crate will make an airline trip less traumatic, since this is the pup's usual bed. Crates are available at the clinic at a reasonable cost. For cleaning accidents, use an odor neutralizer recommended by your veterinarian. Most household cleaners contain ammonia, which is also found in urine - and therefore only confuses the puppy. In our opinion, it is wrong to discipline the pup for an accident in the house, except when you catch the pup in the act.
Punishment often causes undesirable personality traits to develop.