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Old 09-22-2005, 11:59 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by dsrjrr
Sparky started off so good using the litter box but the last 2 weeks he goes to the litter box and puts front 2 paws in only and ends up peeing in the floor .My house is starting to smell like pee I clean it up then use natures mircale(sp)Why is he doing this all of a sudden?
You need to up your supervision and positive rewards. Treat him when he gets it right, ignore him and don't treat when he gets it wrong. Don't yell at him, or punish him, just be calm and steady and he'll figure it out.

What you are describing is what I believe is called "extinction" of a conditioned behavior. It usually occurs where there is a lack of reinforcement.
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