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Matthew · 02-20-2008, 06:22 AM

Hi All-
I have been anxiously following the thread on Maggie May. I noted that early on, some of you noted that your dogs get into the litter box, or are fascinated with the clumping litter and/or poo in there.
I used to have the same problem with my dog. I thought about putting the pan up high (not good- too unstable and scared the cat), getting a LitterMaid automatic box (expensive, and there is an 8 minute delay before it scoops up the poo). Then I found my saving grace: a Clevercat Top Entry Litter Box.
This is a large, deep litter box with a cover on it. The cover has one round hole in one end of the lid, where the cat enters. They do their business in private, and jump out. When the box is placed against a wall with the hole closest to the wall, there is no way big, medium, or small dogs can get into it. The angle is such that the litter is too far down for a dog to get at it, or the bin is too high for a small dog to reach up to. By having a cover on it as well, the smell is reduced greatly, leaving less "cues" for the dog that a fresh "snack" is in there.
I have used the Clevercat for almost three years now, and it ended the fascination with cat poo or litter for my dog. Easy to clean as well. Only downside is the lid can be a bit stubborn in coming off sometimes.
I got mine at a Petsmart store, but I have seen them at other pet stores, and online as well. Not expensive at all (I think mine was about 30.00 in 2005).
Just a thought for all of us who might have both species existing in the same household, and worry about litter snacking. I know that Maggie May's story is different (naughty girl), but if it helps at least one person... it is a good thing.
Maggie is in my thoughts. Stanford is rooting her on to a full return to health.
And, BTW, the dog I mentioned in my last post (abandoned by neighbors) has been adopted by another student, and left last night for a new life with his new mom and feisty new sister. So another happy ending. I am considering setting up my own adoption agency for lost and abandoned pets! LOL
Matthew

02-20-2008, 06:22 AM	#1
Matthew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL Posts: 123	Dog proof litter box Hi All- I have been anxiously following the thread on Maggie May. I noted that early on, some of you noted that your dogs get into the litter box, or are fascinated with the clumping litter and/or poo in there. I used to have the same problem with my dog. I thought about putting the pan up high (not good- too unstable and scared the cat), getting a LitterMaid automatic box (expensive, and there is an 8 minute delay before it scoops up the poo). Then I found my saving grace: a Clevercat Top Entry Litter Box. This is a large, deep litter box with a cover on it. The cover has one round hole in one end of the lid, where the cat enters. They do their business in private, and jump out. When the box is placed against a wall with the hole closest to the wall, there is no way big, medium, or small dogs can get into it. The angle is such that the litter is too far down for a dog to get at it, or the bin is too high for a small dog to reach up to. By having a cover on it as well, the smell is reduced greatly, leaving less "cues" for the dog that a fresh "snack" is in there. I have used the Clevercat for almost three years now, and it ended the fascination with cat poo or litter for my dog. Easy to clean as well. Only downside is the lid can be a bit stubborn in coming off sometimes. I got mine at a Petsmart store, but I have seen them at other pet stores, and online as well. Not expensive at all (I think mine was about 30.00 in 2005). Just a thought for all of us who might have both species existing in the same household, and worry about litter snacking. I know that Maggie May's story is different (naughty girl), but if it helps at least one person... it is a good thing. Maggie is in my thoughts. Stanford is rooting her on to a full return to health. And, BTW, the dog I mentioned in my last post (abandoned by neighbors) has been adopted by another student, and left last night for a new life with his new mom and feisty new sister. So another happy ending. I am considering setting up my own adoption agency for lost and abandoned pets! LOL Matthew