How to Litter Train Your Pet Fox.

Litter training a fox is really not that hard as they are very smart creatures. Really, all it takes is patience and love <3.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cat box with top
• Non clumping cat litter (MUST BE NON CLUMPING)
• Paper towels
• A cleaner designed for cat/dog urine
• Treats - Ivy likes turkey <3.

1. Take note of where your fox tries to go to the bathroom most often. This is where you should put their box. Foxes often choose the place for their 'fox box'.

2. Fill the box with non clumping cat litter. As mentioned in articles by others, it can become trapped in between the pads on their paws.

3. In the event of an accident, DO NOT rub their nose in it. This does nothing to help you and may in fact make it much harder on you. Foxes do not give up like dogs. They will bare their teeth if you threaten them. This is especially true when introduced to a new environment, new people, etc. Dragging them over to a puddle of piss and shoving them into it counts as threatening in my book.
   Move the accident into the litter box with paper towels (I just put the whole paper towel in for pee) and if you catch him/her trying to go somewhere else you can either pick them up (if they are comfortable enough with you) and carry them to the box, or entice them over to the box by calling them (if you have that established at this point) or using treats.

4. Reward your fox for every time he/she uses the box. Finding what your fox likes is a matter of experimentation and I will most likely write an article about that later.

5. Remember to use a cleaning product designed for cat/dog pee on your carpets for accidents. If you leave the scent there the fox may think it's ok to use that spot again. Not to mention if you have other pets they may try to mark over it.

Tips & Warnings

• Reward your fox! It's a good bonding experience for the both of you.
• DO NOT EVER threaten your fox by getting upset at it. I don't care how mad you are about an accident, that's just not acceptable. Not only will it make your pet fox afraid of you, but he/she will try to protect themselves from you. Ivy is a 30th generation tame fox but if you back any sort of animal into a corner or they get the feeling that you have ill intent toward them they will not hesitate to defend themselves.

[nybfutd]

on 6/20/2009 Very Interesting --- Had no idea you could Litter Train a Fox. 5***** + Recommend Thanks

[texasparky]

on 6/4/2009 Never thought I'd be reading an article titled How to Litter Train Your Pet Fox...Now I've done it all and can go ahead and die!...Hey, really good article. I might just look at foxes next time I'm in the market for a pet.

[soanyway]

on 5/31/2009 How fun! To have a fox. I don't think they are legal in Cal. but neither are ferretts! Great tips! I like your style. I have recomn'd you. Pay it forward all over this site! ;-)

[ruf1950]

on 5/31/2009 Ivy is one cool looking fox :). I love animals; also do fund raising on the side to prevent needless killing of animals; I love your attitude, too. You are absolutely right about positive reinforcement for how to train your pet fox. It's the same principle for most every animal. 5***** on this, your very first rating on this article, and a big recommend. Nice pix on mm, btw. Loved your profile. I read it before inviting you to be my friend. Most don't bother :(. Give me a read sometime.

[joescholar]

on 5/31/2009 That pic is fantastic! Great article.