Accidents are information, not defiance. Puppies are still learning where to go, and their bodies may not yet give them much warning. Start with more chances to succeed rather than a sterner response after a mistake.
Build the next day around easy wins
Take your puppy to the same safe toilet spot after waking, eating, drinking, and playing. Stay close enough to reward promptly after they finish. If they do not go, return inside calmly, watch closely, and offer another chance soon. Sniffing, circling, or squatting can be the early signal that it is time to go out.
When an accident happens
Do not scold or rub your puppy's nose in it. Quietly clean the area thoroughly so the smell does not keep drawing them back. A log of meals, naps, outings, and accidents can show when the next outdoor trip should happen. Gradually lengthen the interval only when the current routine is working.
When do accidents happen?
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If your puppy repeatedly tries to urinate but passes little or no urine, or seems painful or ill, seek urgent veterinary care now. For a sudden rise in accidents or other worrying changes, contact your veterinarian promptly. Do not treat a possible health problem as a training lapse.