Potty training starts with a small area

Many dogs owners want to be able to let their dogs to roam their house but not eliminate on the floor or carpet. This is possible but the owner must put a lot of work into potty training the dogs. For small dog breeds, like Bichon Frise, it is harder to potty train them that way. But nothing is impossible.

If your ultimate goal is for your dogs to be potty trained to not eliminate in as large an area as your entire house, you must start by potty training your dogs to not eliminate in a small area such as the area the dog sleeps in.

Initially you may want to confine your dog to a small area. Your dog might retaliate at first but soon your dog will learn to live with the new environment. Many dogs under confinement will soon learn to like the new environment. Dogs will think of it as a safe place for them to reside. If your dog protests at first, do not come to his rescue. If you want your dog to be potty trained, you must first teach him in a small area. Once your dog gets it right in the small area, your dog will be ready for potty training in a big area, your house.  

By confining your dog to a small area, you are effectively creating a dog-safe zone which is an integral part of  dogs' potty training.