Potty training a new puppy can be stressful. Most people choose to train their dog to go potty outside, but knowing when they have to go can be tricky at first. Outdoor training also means you need a designated space for the dog to go potty. The other concern is accidents in the house when left unattended. When the puppy has accidents in the house, it is unpleasant for everyone, including the dog.
Litter training your puppy can relieve the frustration outdoor potty training presents. Setting up the litter training box for your puppy is easy. Simply purchase a large kitty litter box, fill with dog litter to contain the smell and find the ideal location for it in your house (preferably the garage, basement or laundry room.)
Tips for Litter Training Your Puppy:
- Introduce the puppy to the litter box slowly. Gradually introducing your puppy to new experiences is always best, and litter training is no exception. Allow the dog to stiff out the area, touch it with his paws and mouth and show him where he is supposed to go potty.
- Make feeding time the same everyday. All day feedings may be easier on the dog’s owner, but the puppy should be able to know when to expect his food and he should be allowed to eat for roughly 20 minutes. If done consistently, this will help you time his potty habits, making it easier for you to litter train the dog.
- Set up the puppy litter box in a comfortable spot. Puppy litter can be used much like kitty litter to train your puppy to go potty indoors. It reduces the smell, gives the dog a secure place to go potty without being disturbed and allows him to have a spot where he knows he can go without getting in trouble.
- Keep a close watch on the puppy. When the puppy is out of his cage, he needs to be monitored closely so you can catch him when he is about to go potty and direct him to his litter box. Left unattended, the puppy will have more accidents and make the process more difficult.
- Offer praise and reward the puppy for using the litter box. Much like kids, dogs so well with positive reinforcement. Tell him what a good dog he is when he goes potty in the litter box. Give him a treat and rub his belly when he goes to the litter box to go potty without being guided there.
- Keep the litter box clean. The puppy will be more likely to use the litter training box if it is kept clean and fresh.
Benefits of using a dog litter training system:
Though puppies have been trained to go potty outside successfully, it is not always an option. For people with small breed dogs who live in apartments or don’t have a designated area for the dog to go potty outside, a littler box is the perfect solution. A dog little box allows then to enjoy their pet while cutting down on accidents and the smells that go along with them.
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