Eleanor's using the litter box! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

knitbritt · 02-10-2006, 12:00 PM

I am totally psyched. I just got off the phone with my mom and found out Eleanor has started using the puppy litter box. She's only 6 weeks old! It's not 100% of course, but I was amazed that she showed any interest in it at all.

browniemiss · 02-10-2006, 12:18 PM

I am excited about your good news! However, I am even more excited because I was considering getting one and wanted to know if it was worth it.

Any tips or advice? Where did you get yours?

knitbritt · 02-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Thanks! Well, I would have to check to be sure what brand my mom got. I think it is the Purina kind though. She just bought a bag of the litter though and set up the box a little bit away from where the babies sleep. She didn't buy the dog litter box though since they were so little. The front of it was pretty high for 6 week old yorkie babies. She just found a pan that was small enough for them to get into easily. Before the litter they had paper outside their bed and she just put the box there so when they went exploring they could get to it easily. She says all of them have been going in it at least some of the time and the only one that really showed any interest in eating or playing with it was Elizabeth(mom). Elizabeth really doesn't get that it's a restroom. She still goes outside.

Jenn218 · 02-10-2006, 12:51 PM

Congrats! Thanks for posting.....I am thinking about getting a litter box to do away with pee pads. Mojo goes outside, but he still doesn't potty on his pee pads...so that might be a great alternative!

rrosenberry · 02-10-2006, 12:55 PM

That is great. Good job, I often wondered how that worked,, guess it does.

Dori'sMom · 02-10-2006, 12:56 PM

Glad to hear some good news about potty training!! I wanted to go the litter box way, but the hubby didn't think it was a good idea...I wish we would have tried it though. Midori is 6 months and still not potty trained. She goes outside but only about 80% of the time and we still have to watch her like a hawk! I have faith that she will get there soon!.... 6 weeks I can't believe it!! Good Job!!

deb4air · 02-10-2006, 01:07 PM

Giggles ..that is so cute ..See its the little things that matter ..haha

browniemiss · 02-10-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dori'sMom

Glad to hear some good news about potty training!! I wanted to go the litter box way, but the hubby didn't think it was a good idea...I wish we would have tried it though. Midori is 6 months and still not potty trained. She goes outside but only about 80% of the time and we still have to watch her like a hawk! I have faith that she will get there soon!.... 6 weeks I can't believe it!! Good Job!!

Yeah, my Honey is about 4 months and goes outside 95% of the time. I'd like to start training her inside. I am considering getting the dog litter box, but wasnt sure if I should get the litter also. Some have suggested the pee pee pads. Is this the disposable or reusable ones? I think if I put (fresh) newspaper in there, she may start chewing on it, taking it out of the box.

LaLoca1 · 02-10-2006, 04:46 PM

You're getting me so psyched about this litter box training!!! I definitely want to try it. I would love for Adrianna to use the litter box.....well, whenever she comes home!

UPDATE: Adrianna's breeder just emailed me.....pups are doing great! 7 more weeks until she comes home!

knitbritt · 02-10-2006, 04:53 PM

I had read somewhere that the pee pads were hard for them to get used to because the surface is alot like other things you might have in your house. Whereas, the litter isn't going to resemble alot of things you have around. We had planned to try both, but if this continues to work we have a winner. lol I wish I could take credit for the training but Eleanor isn't here yet. She's still with her breeder (my mom) Congratulations on your soon to be arrival!

02-10-2006, 12:00 PM	#1
knitbritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 406	Eleanor's using the litter box! I am totally psyched. I just got off the phone with my mom and found out Eleanor has started using the puppy litter box. She's only 6 weeks old! It's not 100% of course, but I was amazed that she showed any interest in it at all. __________________ Eleanor's Mommy

02-10-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
knitbritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 406	Thanks! Well, I would have to check to be sure what brand my mom got. I think it is the Purina kind though. She just bought a bag of the litter though and set up the box a little bit away from where the babies sleep. She didn't buy the dog litter box though since they were so little. The front of it was pretty high for 6 week old yorkie babies. She just found a pan that was small enough for them to get into easily. Before the litter they had paper outside their bed and she just put the box there so when they went exploring they could get to it easily. She says all of them have been going in it at least some of the time and the only one that really showed any interest in eating or playing with it was Elizabeth(mom). Elizabeth really doesn't get that it's a restroom. She still goes outside. __________________ Eleanor's Mommy

02-10-2006, 12:51 PM	#4
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Congrats! Thanks for posting.....I am thinking about getting a litter box to do away with pee pads. Mojo goes outside, but he still doesn't potty on his pee pads...so that might be a great alternative! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

02-10-2006, 12:55 PM	#5
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	That is great. Good job, I often wondered how that worked,, guess it does. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

02-10-2006, 01:07 PM	#7
deb4air Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: new york Posts: 3,168	Giggles ..that is so cute ..See its the little things that matter ..haha __________________ Deb and Miss Mini

02-10-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
browniemiss Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: nj Posts: 50	I am excited about your good news! However, I am even more excited because I was considering getting one and wanted to know if it was worth it. Any tips or advice? Where did you get yours?

02-10-2006, 12:56 PM	#6
Dori'sMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Howell,Michigan Posts: 70	Glad to hear some good news about potty training!! I wanted to go the litter box way, but the hubby didn't think it was a good idea...I wish we would have tried it though. Midori is 6 months and still not potty trained. She goes outside but only about 80% of the time and we still have to watch her like a hawk! I have faith that she will get there soon!.... 6 weeks I can't believe it!! Good Job!!

02-10-2006, 04:46 PM	#9
LaLoca1 Livin' on a Prayer Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey...Home to Bon Jovi and the Mafia Posts: 1,224	You're getting me so psyched about this litter box training!!! I definitely want to try it. I would love for Adrianna to use the litter box.....well, whenever she comes home! UPDATE: Adrianna's breeder just emailed me.....pups are doing great! 7 more weeks until she comes home! __________________ *Christina* Mami to Luca and Adrianna AWARENESS

02-10-2006, 04:53 PM	#10
knitbritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 406	I had read somewhere that the pee pads were hard for them to get used to because the surface is alot like other things you might have in your house. Whereas, the litter isn't going to resemble alot of things you have around. We had planned to try both, but if this continues to work we have a winner. lol I wish I could take credit for the training but Eleanor isn't here yet. She's still with her breeder (my mom) Congratulations on your soon to be arrival! __________________ Eleanor's Mommy