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03-16-2006, 12:54 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ
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| Litter Training & Litter I have a question for all the experts on litter box training. My little guy has gotten to the point where he knows that he is supposed to use the litter box. He isn't quite at the point where he seeks out the box. He still needs almost constant supervision and ongoing prompting. He was 4 months on March 9, so I know it probably isn't reasonable to expect much more. Here are my 2 questions: 1. When should I expect him to seek out the box all on this own? 2. How can I encourage him to do this while avoiding punishment? I'm afraid I'm a bit prompt crazy. Thanks for any help you can offer!! Diann |
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03-17-2006, 01:38 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Savage
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| My almost 3-month old will use his litter box if he is in the same room with it. Mickey's "room" is the laundry room, which is where he stays when I can't be right with him. When he uses his box, he gets a honeynut cheerie which he loves. He will stop going midstream, get out for a cheerio, and go back in to finish so he can get two. When he is not in that room, I watch him like a hawk, and as soon as he starts his circling routine, I plop him in the box. I have no idea how long it will be before I can trust him, but he is getting the idea, I think. Good luck. |
03-17-2006, 02:48 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ
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| Gunther gets better and better at going to his box when we're in the same room too. I know it can take a long time. I bought a Rubbermaid under-the-bed storage box because its bigger. I think he thinks he is taking a walk when he jumps in Right now I line it with wee wee pads and I spray a bit of training spray. The box and his crate are in a pen. He's learning that he can't leave the pen to play on the floor with his 2 brothers unless he poops in the box. When he does we have such a celebration that my other 2 dogs give him praise and congrats too! Very cute. Anyway, the problem with the pads is that they get soiled so easily. He's much more likely to have an "accident" if the pads aren't new. I need recommendations about litter and how to switch to litter? Is it better than the pads? I've seen all kinds, made from recycled paper, wheat, etc. Suggestions? Thanks so much!! |
03-17-2006, 02:53 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida
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| Bella is almost four months and I've had her for over a month and I decided to litter box train her. At first it was very frustrating because she refused to go in the box but miraculously she did it one day with my supervision! When i'm at work I put her in her "room" which is the laundry room and she has enough room for her box, bed, food bowls and a few toys. Since moving her there she has no problem using the box. When she does run around the house at night and has to pee she still forgets that she is supposed to go in the box. But when its time to poop she takes off running for the box. My vet explained that she is like a child who is potty training. She knows when she has to poop and can control that feeling but she's doesn't quite have full control of her bladder making her stop in mid play and pee. I realized I just have to have patience and be consistent and in time she will fully get it. Good luck with your little one!!!
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03-17-2006, 02:54 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida
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| I use the stuff you can buy at Petsmart or Petco and it works really well becaues it absorbs the fluid nicely and it absorbs the smell so it doesn't smell like a bathroom in my apartment! I believe its made by Purina...
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03-17-2006, 04:17 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles
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| I went to my pet store and asked for puppy litter, and all they had was one bag, and it'was $28!! Is this normal?? |
03-17-2006, 06:28 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ
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| I think Purina is the only company making "dog" litter right now. Their litter box for dogs is a ridiculous - like $18 for a little plastic box. The rubbermaid storage container that I bought was $7.99 and its much more useful. Gunther thought the Purina litter box was a bed. I heard clumping litter is no good because they may swallow some and it will harden in their stomach. I suppose it makes sense. But I've seen other products - litter made from wheat, a litter that doesn't clump and has a citrus scent and the Purina "type" made from recycled newspaper. I tried the Purina stuff and Gunther just chewed on it. Does anyone have a good product to recommend? Thanks!! |
03-17-2006, 07:11 PM | #8 |
No Longer a Member | You can buy Dry Stall pellets or any horse stall pellet bedding in larger bags cheaper and it works for dog litter. Pellets dont track like cat litter. Dry stall sells for about $8.79 for 40 lbs. Last edited by Breezeaway; 03-17-2006 at 07:13 PM. |
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