[Britster]

never too early! personally, i started taking jackson outside the second day i got him. on a leash. he was about 9 weeks old when i got him, he's now a little over 12 weeks and doing amazing with the potty training outside for his age! my own personal opinion (and i know others will disagree) is that the potty pads can be confusing and make it more difficult to potty train. since the pads ARE in the house and it's hard for them to distinguish the difference between a rug and a potty pad as they are both indoors. but that's not always the case. just my personal experience.

but because i started the going outside thing from day one basically... he's already grasping onto the concept. he started standing by the door yesterday, so i took him outside and he went potty right away. he sleeps all night long now (from about 10pm-7:30am) and i take him right outside, and he always goes poopy and pee every morning. as for today, he's had one accident and i sort of blame myself. i saw him sniffing but he had JUST been out so i figured i'd just watch him closely... but he went behind a chair and i caught him in the action of pooping. only accident today though. he's been making me proud because sometimes he will bark at the gate in the doorway of my room where he stays, so i take him outside and he goes! i can't believe he's letting me know already.