How to Litter Train a Puppy

Did you know that you can litter train a puppy just as you would a kitten? It will certainly make life easier for those who have a new pet in the house. This will work for any breed large or small. You will just have to increase the size of containers for larger breeds.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A brand new Litter box or large dish pan
• Litter-any type-Recycled paper or natural clump-able types are best.
• Litter Box Scoop

1. 
    
   Half full box

   Pour litter into the box or pan until approximately half full.

2. 
    
   Box in cage

   Put the box in the pets kennel cage, room, or area pet is kept at night.

3. 
    
   Puppy learning

   Set puppy in the litter and praise them. Let them know this is a "good thing".

4. 
    
   Litter Scoop

   Using a Scoop, clean the box out after each use.

5. 
    
   Litter use

   By the fourth or fifth day, your puppy should have the idea firmly set in its mind, and be willing to go there every time they need to relieve themselves.

6. 
    
   Large Puppy

   When the puppy is old enough to venture outside, or getting too large for the box, move the box closer to the door to go outside.

7. 
    
   Litter outside

   After two or three days, put the box on the outside of the door on the porch; letting the puppy go there.

8. 
    
   Puppy goes outside

   After a few more days of this, move the box to the bottom of the porch or stairs and allow the puppy to choose the box, or the grass.

Tips & Warnings

• Each time the puppy goes in the box, make sure you praise them.
• If the puppy has an accident, put the matter into the box so they know that is where it belongs.
• Be consistent in taking the puppy back to the box when you feel they are looking for a place to "go".
• Never use a previously used box from another animal. This is due to bacteria and parasites spreading from one pet to another.

[MidniteWriter]

on 6/8/2008 Good to know! Not all animals will do this, but some have no problem. If it is a small dog, I'm told they will continue to be "litter trained." That would be an ideal dog!

[JMOrganizations]

on 2/20/2008 You are correct in this. NEVER allow other pets to eat the feces of other animals due to spreading parasites and diseases. Animals tend to do this when they need more protein in their diets, so adjusting their diet is good at this time.

[Blackbear]

on 2/19/2008 Very good article! I had no idea!!!!! This seems so much better than the "newspaper" trick that seems to always fail. A lot of people will be thankful for this article.

[MidniteWriter]

on 2/18/2008 That photo is similar to a dog I know who could benefit this. I don't see why I should have to take out a 5 pound dog. They have to live in my world and adjust to it.

I have been told that other animals could eat the waste - so be cautious! (Yuck, I know)!