Reward peeing or pooping with praise treats or play.
Litter tray training for dogs.
Still here are some tips on litter box training a dog and some caveats on why this remains an uncommon practice.
Dogs and cats approach litter box usage quite differently unlike dogs cats doesn t need training to use the litter box.
Unfortunately your dog and cat won t be happy using the same box.
During litter training you should always go to the litter box with your dog.
Granted it s not second nature for a dog like it is for a cat to use a litter box.
Litter boxes are a great option for apartment dwellers those who are unable to walk their dogs or who worry about leaving them unattended in the yard or simply small dog owners who prefer this.
Look for a litter box designed especially for small dogs they re available through most pet retailers.
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Some dogs love to dig in the litter tray.
Owners simply clean the litter box once a day.
You ll also need bags of litter.
Luckily today s options are plentiful and include faux grass pee pads a grated pet tray or pan an actual dog litter box and dog diapers although these are more intended for use with intact females or senior dogs with continence issues.
You ll have a mess to clean up every day because your pup will have a lot of fun moving the supplies in the tray all over the room.
You can also use a large cat litter box or use almost any type of low open plastic container.
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Determine the ideal spot using the principles of cat litter box placement.
If your dog is a digger then a litter box is not the best solution for your potty training needs.
How to start litter box training.
How to litter train a dog.
A location easily accessed but with a sense of privacy.