I just had to respond to this, being that I have been a poodle lover for many years. I have had 2 toys, 1 miniature and 1 standard and they were all VERY easy to housebreak. They are an extremely intelligent breed. One of my toys was actually housebroken in a weekend!! The only other suggestion I would add to the excellent ones above, is that after meals is an important time to take your pup outside in addition to several other times during the day and the praising is very important! Also if you haven't invested in a crate that is definitely the way to go (for overnight or when you are at work or away). MOST dogs will not soil in the crate and this training helps them "hold it" so to speak. I say "most" because my miniature did once mess in the crate but she was the only one. Lots of luck with your pup and give him/her a big hug for me!!