Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 21-04-2008
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Tips to Litter Train Your Puppy
Get the Right Box
Dog litter training has actually spawned a plethora of boxes meant just for your dog. There are even boxes that have fake grass on top and a catch bin underneath for waste, though these are fairly expensive. If you don’t have enough to buy a grass box, a large litter box (like a cat’s) will suffice, and do the job of protecting your floors just as well.
Reward Proper Elimination
With litter training positive reinforcement is far more productive than punishment. If you scold your puppy too much he may think you hate to see him eliminate, and start hiding it all over the house. Instead, pat and rub your puppy for eliminating inside the box on a consistent basis and he will begin to associate good feelings with the box.
Don’t Over-Clean the Box
Dogs go more often than cats, so you will spend more time cleaning up after a litter trained dog than a cat. But don’t go overboard with cleaning the box. Dogs are averse to harsh chemical smells, and will avoid the box. Besides, a little of his scent will remind him that this is where he needs to go.
Don’t Do Two Things at Once
It’s hard enough for a puppy to learn one form of potty training, don’t confuse him with two. Either pick outdoor training or litter training, and focus on one or the other for the moment. Later, if you want to switch you can retrain your dog, but your puppy will be easier to train and happier if you concentrate on one thing at a time.
Litter training can be a great option for the right dog owner, and is just as easy as regular potty training. Good luck, and remember to be persistent and kind.
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Nancy Cope is the owner of the popular website Pampered Dog Gifts where you can find dog gift baskets, gourmet dog treats and more for your pampered pup.
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