Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I just got a new puppy but he is not potty trained and insists on going on the carpet. I cannot get a doggy door because I also have a cat. I am out about 8 hours a day. How can I at least get him to go on the wood floor or better yet wait until someone gets home.

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First: How old is your puppy. Typically, puppies can "hold it" 2 hours for every month they are old. Get your puppy on a feeding/drinking schedule and remember that your puppy will need to potty after eating, drinking, playing, chewing and waking up. He will usually need to go 10-30 minutes after eating & drinking. Do you have a trusted family member or friend that could stop by and let him out during the day? Also, are you using a crate? If not, I highly recommend crate training your puppy. Buy a crate just large enough for him to stand up, turn around and lie down comfy. Dogs usually will not go where they eat and sleep. It will take time, just be patient and don't punish your puppy for potty mistakes-he will learn to "hide" them!

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• You could try litter training him..
  
  Honestly though, you shouldn't have gotten a dog, let alone a puppy, if you're away 8hrs a day.