Question about potty training and taking a puppy outside

are you in an apartment or house?....
 

Basically any dog as well as people are exposed to a great many things outside.  For dogs and cats, worms are the most prevalent.  Meaning if there is a lot of feces in your yard, it would be good to remove it.  Check with your vet and talk to him or her about various concerns you have.
 
Potty training starts the minute you get your puppy.  I have always stated to set a schedule and live by it.  Take your puppy to an area and let him urinate or unload there.  And return him to the area each time.  Especially after eating or playing. Eventually the puppy establishes their own territory and it will make potty training easier.  Plus start training by getting a create.  Dogs generally do not foul their place of sleep.
 
All puppies tend to whine and cry in a crate when you first start.  And set your alarm for 3 or 4 AM for several weeks as you will be getting up to take your puppy outside.   Feed 3 to 4 times a day initially and as they get older adjust their food.  I have a rule of thumb that no water or food after 8 PM.  Makes it easier to manage house training.

I potty train JJ indoors and outdoors.  Of course it's better if your dog can go outside and so you don't have to find mess in the house.  Though for me, I live in the city, I don't have a great big back yard and some days when it rains, I don't bring her out.  So potty training indoors works for me and when she got her shots fully, I took her outside.  Maybe if you really want to take her outside, search around your neightborhood for a good clean spot.  (hehe) 

I am in an apartment.

Thanks of the suggestions.