I trained Sydney to first go outside, and then in the bad weather I had her using the potty pads. I then eventually put the potty pads inside the litter box by Purina Second Nature. At first she wouldn't use it, but she eventually came around. I did use the crate, though, to help speed up the potty training process. If you stick to a strict food, water, potty, and play schedule, they will learn.
As for stains and odors, try Nature's Miracle. It works great. It's an enzyme. The directions are on the back of the bottle on battling both stains and also odors.
Let us know how it works out. |