This works! I picked up my puppy on Wednesday and today (Friday) he’s using it. Two days and he’s already going on his own! My puppy is 8 weeks old. I was soooooooo skeptical! This was the best advice ever! Thank you sooooo much!
May I ask how you trained !? ...what worked for you!? We have Bengals and I want a chihuahua so bad, and yes we are condo residents. I would love to litter train a pup.
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home czcams.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
We have been using this method to raise pups for years. It works great and I tell owners to put the pine pellets in the yard in the "spot" to help transition potty training and it really helps. It's really the best method out there.
Please adopt your new dog from a shelter or rescue group 🥰 They’re all SOOO full of animals that are sweet and loving and need a new home. So many people adopted during COVID and now everyone is dumping them back at shelters because they’re going back to work 😢
@Nobody You Know: I sense sarcasm in your question, but I’ll give you a sincere answer. Because I’m not in a position to get an animal. But I was able to foster 41 kittens and 3 momma cats last year at my old apartment. And I work for a local shelter and volunteer at another one and also for a rescue group in my area. I also helped over 50 cats and dogs get fixed last year just by doing outreach and transporting pets to and from spay/neuter appointments. I also spent $700 on a friend’s two dogs to get their teeth done (one had 6 teeth pulled and the other had 15 pulled) which added years to their lives and increased their quality of life tremendously. I also do outreach in the form of educating pet owners whenever I have the opportunity to, to help them provide better quality food and setups for their pets. I also helped a pet sitting client see multiple issues that were plaguing his dogs and he was able to get them properly cared for, resulting in better quality of life and longer lives (dental cleanings, deworming, treating their ear-mite infestations and getting them neutered). You asked your question like I’m someone who just sits behind a screen, telling other people what to do but not acting in any way myself. But as you can see, I do my part and beyond.
Great for when you can't make it back home for a lunch walk. No regular accidents, no harm done to the bladder of the dog and all that. When you get home you can go on a good walk and play without worrying about the rug or that they've been holding it in for too long.
I live in a house with a garden here in Norway so my dogs roam free, but I must say, this idea is super smart especially for people with smaller dogs in apartments.
Thank you so much for this! I got my Chi yesterday and when used she peed on the puppy pad I moved it to the litterbox and added a light sprinkle of the pellets to get her used to it. Now 4 days later- the box is completely filled with her litter pellets and she hasn’t used the bathroom elsewhere! I loved your teaching!
I’m going to be a brand new Shichon Mama in February and because I work this will be my plan...but my question is will a box trained puppy potty outside if you are out and about say at the park or beach?
@@serranosx5 Absolutely! Mine go outside in the yard on the regular. The litterbox is fabulous for crappy weather days, (hurricanes here in Florida) and for more city dwellings where getting them outside might take a but longer. Congrats on your little one btw 😉
Hi sis, can you please let me know how you and your Yorkie do. I’d like one too and my bday is on the 10th of this month....trying to talk hubby into getting me one, but I’d like to hear someone else’s experience with a Yorkie
(Suzie) Our puppy was litter box trained and made a great transition to our home. We got one of those big square white things that you put under a washing machine for leaks. We put in horse pine pettets and have it in the garage...no smell, no mess, she knows where to go and feels safe there. We don't have to go out at night, when it's raining, in the morning when the grass is all wet. We put one in the basement at our summer home and she goes down all by her self!!
Ok, I never thought of using the litter from Tractor Supply ! This is going to save us so much money over the Second Nature litter that we potty train our puppies with. Thank you so much for sharing !!!
Actually this is how my pug learned to perfectly be housebroken in almost 3 months old. :) Although I'd be honest the cats were the ones training him. lol
Thanks you soooo much for the ideas! I’m tired of having my dog breaking the pee pads I think is is the best idea ever!! I also love the setup you got for your dogs!! Very very useful and convenient 😍
I am so glad you found my little channel!! I LOVE litter boxes and if you find that the pads still need to be in the mix, try the washable kind because they can’t be torn up 😉 You can pick up the iris pen we use on Amazon for under 50 bucks! They are a godsend
Hey so I’m getting a puppy and i wanted to try the litter box line you do, but I’m concerned about the puppy eating them and get sick, you think this can be a future problem?
@@BestInShowBitch update, I decided not to use the litter box since those pallets from tractor supply smells so strong, also concerned about the dog eating it and get sick just so I can save a couple of dollars 🤣 anyways I’m trying the pallets with my guinea pigs hope me luck so they don’t die
I’ve definitely been looking into this a lot as my older dog has developed some issues and my dogs will NOT go to the bathroom when it rains. I’m glad to hear about a breeder using it too because I want to breed in the future! This is a great video and I’m very grateful for it.
If you love dogs and puppies, please be a foster for a local shelter or rescue instead of breeding ❤️ Mother dogs with litters are always in desperate need of a foster home because raising a litter in a loud, crowded shelter is very stressful. Depending on the area the shelter is in and how completely stuffed they are with animals and trying to care for them all with very little resources or help, many times Mother dogs and cats are euthanized along with their litters because the shelter does not have the space to care for them or the two months it takes for them to grow to adoption age. This is not the shelter’s fault! This happens because people don’t spay/neuter and because they buy and breed instead of adopting and fostering. PLEASE foster. You’ll be saving lives instead of contributing to the death tolls by breeding even more animals into an already overwhelmed pet system. (Side note: The shelter or rescue you foster through will supply you with all you need to care for them so you don’t have to pay for anything!)
I agree that there’s a huge difference between breeders that care about their animals and the genetics they pass on as opposed to puppy mills and backyard breeders. My point was that at this point in time, breeding in any way adds to a very overwhelmed pet population. When a person buys a puppy/kitten/hamster/Guinea pig/whatever (even from responsible breeders), now that person is not going to adopt a homeless animal that is happy and healthy and just as deserving of life and a home. And when shelters keep getting animals pouring through the doors but not enough foster homes and adoptive homes step forward, then the shelter is forced by the community members to euthanize animals to make room for more coming in. So while there is a big difference between breeders that love their animals and care about the genetics they’re passing on vs backyard breeders and puppy/pet mills, at THIS point in time, ANY breeding results in more deaths. So there really is no such thing as “responsible breeding” right now. When every animal born equals an animal dying, that’s not being responsible. If I had the circumstances to have a bunch of dogs around my home, I would go to FL and CA every few months and pull small dogs from shelters there (because they’re so prolific in those areas) and bring them to the area I live in (because small dogs are rare in shelters in my area compared to larger breeds) and I would get them vetted and put them up for adoption. I would love to be able to help save those little lives. Look at it this way: the average litter size for small dogs is what? Like 5 puppies? If you had to shoot 5 dogs to death before you could breed your dog to sell her 5 puppies, would you do it? Could you really look into their eyes as you pull the trigger? Well that’s what’s actually happening when people breed. For every animal born, another animal dies. That’s not responsible at all.
@@xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.
I got an email reply from you but I don’t see it in the thread here but I still wanted to address a few points: “TeguEggu xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.” Of course our biggest goal IS to shut down backyard breeders and puppy mills and to have other people spay/neuter their pets so they don’t have unplanned litters. Like I already said, I KNOW there’s a huge difference in the quality of care for those animals and animals cared for by decent breeders. I also know that decent breeder’s animals hardly ever (but I won’t say never) end up in shelters. HOWEVER, as I’ve already said, when someone buys a puppy from a decent breeder, now that buyer is not going to go adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue. Animals don’t have to actually enter the shelter system themselves in order to affect the animals that are already there. In a perfect world, no breeding would be done on accident or by selfish people and millions of animals wouldn’t be dying every year due to homelessness. But we aren’t in a perfect world. ANY animal born, no matter who the breeder is, takes up a home that could have gone to a homeless animal that’s already alive. As for your other argument about if breeders stopped, then we wouldn’t have anymore animals, there really is no concern in that area. Not only will there ALWAYS be other animals (super sweet and social ones) from other rescues in other countries that need homes that could be brought here and adopted out after vetting and quarantine, but we also really should revamp how we look at dog breeds (and by extension any species bred in captivity, like Skinny Pig Guinea Pigs, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, etc). The vast majority of breeds are SO deformed with such exaggerated features and those poor animals born into those bodies are in constant pain and always suffering because of it. In my book, you can’t say you love animals and then breed them on purpose to be deformed. Pugs, Frenchies, English Bulldogs, American Bullies and all their varieties, Great Danes, Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, ShihTzus, Sharpeis, Apple Head Chihuahuas, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, Skinny Pigs, the list goes on and on and on. None of those breeds should be allowed to be bred anymore. Look up Kenny the white tiger and compare his face to a healthy tiger’s face. Then look up an English Bulldog and compare it’s face to a wolf. What are your thoughts when you see Kenny? Do you think he looks healthy and good that way? What about the bulldog? Do you think that’s cute? Why is it that you feel sorry for Kenny but you think the bulldog is cute? It’s the same deformity! It’s cruel to breed them that way. It’s NOT “responsible”! ANYONE who breeds animals to have exaggerated features and “rare” “unique” colors ALWAYS ends up with health issues attached to those features. You cannot separate breathing issues from a flat face. You cannot separate join pain and back issues from long bodies with short legs. You cannot separate skin issues from wrinkly skin. I don’t know how else to say it. Most breeds should not be bred anymore so that the breed can be allowed to die out over time. Then in the far future when there is no longer an overpopulation problem and we’re able to consistently help homeless animals in other countries, THEN we could start breeding programs for new breeds that are bred with excellent HEALTH, and TEMPERAMENT as the goals instead of exaggerated looks. THAT is being responsible. Breeding the way we are now (regardless of how well the parents and offspring are loved and cared for) is NEVER responsible. Responsible = doing what’s right for the animals. And breeding based on looks is never right.
I'm waiting for my pup to come home, and I have been stressing about how to potty train since I live in an apartment and pup won't have all vaccines yet. This is a great solution, especially since I switched to pine pellets for my cats litter!
Seeking advice, I have an 8 year old chihuahua who has been going outside to do his business his whole life. We’ve been living in a house with a fenced in yard, so all I have to do now is open the back door and he can take as much time as he needs. We are about to move into an apartment and would love an effective indoor potty option for those moments where I won’t be able to take him out to the green space myself. For context, we lived in an apartment a few years back and I bought a tray/faux grass setup. He was too anxious to even go near it
We had a 40lb American Eskimo who taught herself how. She lived with 10 cats and hated the rain, so we'd see her go in the litter box(which was way too small for her) and pee in it. If I had a small dog I would def litter train them. We have a lot of birds like crows that love to pickup bunnies so small dogs aren't safe to be alone outside. Though right now I have Siberian Huskies who can't go near the cat box because they think poo is candy lol
Thanks for making this amazing video will be trying this out with my new toy poodle puppy I am picking up soon. I had thought about the fake grass but that's sorta pricey and pee pads always seem to get moved and chewed plus they are also expensive. Thanks so much for including the cheaper options so anyone can do this set up at home
My German Shepherd puppy was so smart and easy to train, never needed a pee pad for him. I just adopted a chi mix that's a few years old. He pees in the backyard like he's supposed to, but prefers to poop in the basement lol. I hope this works!
I love this video and the puppies are adorable I just got three chiweenie puppies and I'm having a same trouble that you spoke of the puppies want to pee on all of my rugs so God bless you and thank you for this video love you girl
ofcourse im watching this a month AFTER I got 2 chi breeds bonded and 5 years old. they use the pads, and cleaning up after their rug confusion has been a mess. I have secluded them to using a giant puppy bad a family member sent me, meant for bigger dogs, but even that has been better than them peeing whenever and wherever. I'm definitely going to try this
There is a future for me to get another pet. I'm not a cat person only owned a stray cat when I was in grade school. I will get a mini toy breed in future when timing is right. I always had dogs in life tried to train it to go in a litter box. I found it a challenge. It bever workerd. It is possible to litter box train a dog wow this video is awesome🤗
Oh my gosh....you have beautiful chi’s....my baby is 15 now and moved to a high rise so in Orlando Florida area...so I’m going to have to potty pad to the outdoor lani area...so I hope it goes well. She’s very smart and knows many words....and she’s in good condition...we still walk every single day...all the tips help!
I have four dogs and we live in the country side where we have cougars bobcats more wildlife and we take them being inside at night along with are life stalk so the potty pad method will work well for us
i have a question 🙋🏻♀️ how does this method work work out with male puppy’s once they start to lift their leg? loveeeee you content for sure the most informative especially for me a poodle fanatic and new subscriber 😉😁 thanks in advance 😊
I wish more breeders would do this. I just bought a puppy who clearly spent WAY to much time in his crate. He pees & poops in his bed & just lays in it. They told me they don't "waste time" training their puppies because they won't have them long enough. When he was out of his crate they just let him go potty wherever & wiped it up. So he has learned there is no designated place to relieve himself. I really hope I can train him to use a litter box, but so far he lays in it (even with pee or poop in it). I hope he isn't going to be a "dirty dog" because of their laziness.
This is great for small apartment pups, I’ve been spending a fortune on a small dog that is trained to pee in a crate 😭😭, he won’t pee on trees , I walk him 3 blocks only for him to run in the crate when we get home , in need to litter train
My family dog was litter box trained and for a while I didn’t know other dogs weren’t. I always wondered what people did when they went to work. It feels bad that they have to hold it for 8+ hours
Just got my 8 week old puppy yesterday and got a pine pellets set up in a big cage with her bed. She seems to hate it so far and just cries, I put in a few washable toys for her to chew on but I'm not going to break down and pick her up cause she needs to learn. I pray it works.
Thank you for the helpful ideas I have a baby Chihuahua his name is Chico and he loves to pee on the rugs. I was thinking why can't he use a litter box. he's small like a cat... hence my CZcams search and found your video now I'm off to the store for a litter box and tractor supply.
That’s funny I use that type of litter for my cat so if I get a puppy I guess I can use it for the puppy to. Could you box and turf train them so that if you’re outside in the grass they would go outside to and not just wait to get back inside.
You sure could! I will say I have found that some dogs are a little too snooty and will definitely acknowledge the difference between natural grass and artificial. I would train them for both
My puppy tends to try to eat the litter so I went to potty pads but then my puppy started eating the pads too… I would like to go back to litter because I did learn pads teach the dog to pee on soft surfaces like you said in your video… do you have any suggestions for stopping puppies from eating litter?
I'm so glad I found this video! I have a litter of puppies I'm raising for my sister and the breeder. I'm going to try with these puppies. Also, my sister has an older chihuahua that needed rehoming. Unfortunately he is peeing all over her house. Think there is hope for him to learn?
Please let me know how it goes! Starting them as young as you can is the best way! And when it comes to older males I have found that if you put something in the middle of the litter box for them to “mark “it inspires them. If possible I would recommend some thing glass because it’s easy to wash and it will not retain any urine smell. Unlike plastic. Unless you use something inexpensive and plan on throwing it out and replacing it
@@throughthicknthin2287 Fantastic! Lucy whelped the 3 babies all on her own like a champ! Puppies are now 5.5 weeks old and the cutest things on the planet!
Hello! I just found this video and I’m so impressed. Our breeder has already litter trained our mini Aussie and since it’s winter and so nasty we decided to continue with this for now. I read through the other questions and comments but i was hoping to get a more specific answer from you. 😉 1. How do I mitigate the smell? Baking soda? Or does the litter keep the smell down? We have a TS right by our house so I’m going to get what you suggested, but I have a super nose and am concerned about it smelling. 2. When I change out the litter and disinfect it, do I need to keep some of the pee litter so she smells it and knows where to go? 3. We plan on her also going outdoors so will this be confusing to her or will she be able to figure it out? When she’s full grown (25ish lbs) will she be too big for the litter box? Sorry for the million questions but I do appreciate your responses and this video!
Oh my word I'm so sorry I'm just finding this! What litter are you using? Yes you could throw some baking soda in there. If you find that the pine is too much have you tried the paper pallet products? It's a little bit more money but with a super knows it might be beneficial. Once they are trained to know to go in the box you don't have to retain any of the litter to continue them going there. They will know to go. The scent of the litter… LOL unfortunately… Is what will bring them back No it should not be confusing at all. It's just like when you train a dog for the show. It knows the difference between a show lead and a regular standard collar. They work in the lead and "play" in the collar. Dogs are way smarter than we give them credit for ;) You have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask. I promise to not take so long to find them LOL
@@BestInShowBitch Just an idea, we use a timothy hay pellet for bunny, and it keeps the smell down, BUT its more expensive than the product you recommended.
Mine is 10 weeks and just wants to eat the pellets. I read that can cause a blockage. And he doesn't seem to want to walk in them. I have a box I've been putting a pad in but he's mistaking area rugs so i thought the pellets would help him know that's where he goes. But he just wants to eat them
Our yorkie has been with us for 2 days he runs where no one is looking and pees and poops on the floor QwQ instead of doing it in the litter box he sleeps in it !
A regular litter box for kitties is fine. You just want to make sure that the sides are not too high. I use the basic medium size from Petco all the time
I want to try this my puppy is having g a hard time with crate training and pees inside but goes to the door to go out and poop. I'm hoping this with help
How did you travel on the road or fly with a litterbox trained chi? Will they use a pad also & will the pad be confusing so they potty on rugs or carpet? Is litter cleaner for their feet than pads? Trained my parents' elderly (16 yrs) Maltese to use potty pads in a litterbox. She still has accidents occasionally, but not near as often.
I started trying to use a litter box for my 2 year old chihuahua with fake grass on it ( she refuses to stand on the normal litter pellets but she is ok with the fake grass) I did the whole potty pad under the grass and move her onto the grass when she is about to or is going potty thing, I managed to get her to poop on it but I can’t for the life of me get her to pee on it, if I try to move to go put her on the grass she will not go potty at all and I can’t try to move her when she is actually peeing because she pees for like 1 second and stops when she sees me come towards her. I really need her to at least pee in the box as that’s the hardest part to clean and deal with while poop is just easy to pick up and throw in the toilet, I want her to have this skill because I currently live in a house that has a garden with my mom but I know at least somewhere in the hopefully at least 10 years I’m going to have this dog I’m going to have to move out and chances are I will be living in a flat without easy access to a garden and I know I will not be able to handle walking up and down flights of stairs every couple hours or so to take her to go potty, and I know she will not go outside when it rains. I need advice quick, I can’t afford to keep buying puppy pads so she won’t ruin my floor
OK quick question first… Does she mark? Like lift her leg and pee? If she does try putting something in the middle of the litter box for her to pee onto. I prefer to use like a glass vase because it can be washed and will not retain the smell of the urine. The second thing is I do have what you could call one of those nervous pee’ers. Try putting the box in a private place like you would for a cat. And of course don’t peek in at her and see if that helps
What about an adult dog? My dog is 7 and I used puppy pads for a few years out of necessity, but it just taught him to go pee on carpeted areas when I'm not looking (and as a result he now has pretty frequent accidents if I don't take him outside OFTEN).
How do I start an adult chihuahua who has never been pad trained to use a litter box? Also never been confined to a cage or small area. We are moving to a small apartment (I'm a senior). Advice please.
Can you please make a video on how to litter box trained a single dog who is not litter box trained because I am going to buy a German Shepard and am at school for Seven hours a day five times a week. My friend can take him out for a fifteen minute walk after two hours of me leaving and my parents are busy managing their office, please reply.
I personally do not have access to a large breed dog but I can get with some breeders to see if they can help us. Might be a little hard to find a box large enough for a German Shepherd. Let me do some research for you
I have a 3 lb dog that just turned one. She used the litter box while in the pen but when she's in the house, she will not use it, she prefers the floor. I'm at a loss of what to do, she also eats the wood pellets. I hate keeping her in a pen most of the time. Please help.
how does it work when you travel and stay in a hotel where you don't have the litter box? Will they still go potty outside if you take them for a walk?
Hi, I got my puppy in January of 2023 he was born on November 27th 2022. He is now 4 months old. It’s been very difficult for me to potty train him. But he loves to potty on the rugs. I don’t take him outside because he still doesn’t have all his shots. I have 2 questions, is he too old to potty train him? Next question is, since he eats everything he finds on the floor, would he eat the pallets in the litter box?
Thank you so much!!! Yeah, sounds like the pup is pad trained (hitting the rugs is one of the downfalls of this training) first I would pick them up until training is solid. Try placing a piece of their stool in the box to kind of point out where you want them to go. If the pad is large enough, place it UNDER the box as well 😉
Can you please help me? My 10 week old Papillon was pad trained but I’m trying to get her to use a litter box. She eats it like crazy! Digs in it like crazy! I need her to be 100% off the pads. We tried the puppy paper pellets and alfalfa pellets. We tried the pad/fake grass thing too- she will pee on it but not poo! In fact she will pee on it but also love to sit on that grass and chill. Other than that she’s great at going outside- just dosent give me a audible cue yet- getting the bells soon.
Sounds like for 10 weeks old your little one is doing really well!!! My recommendation would be to place the pad under the litter box to see if that pulls them in that direction. If that makes sense? Also pick up stool and place it in the box giving them a que to go there. The key is to get this scent in the box so they know where to soil. I would definitely do you scheduled feedings and then watch them like a hawk for the PP dance. You know, where they start doing the whole circle thing. Pick them right up and put them in the box. I am awesome heard of people taking a soiled pad I am placing it in a portion of the box to bring the scent in.
Hello, I just brought our 9 week old puppy home & would like to use a litter box however she keeps wanting to eat the pine pellets. Do you have any advice to keep her from doing this?
I'm going to be getting a Boston terrier and we live 3 floor apt I just thought this would work well . We were getting a kitten but it fell thru so I have a stainless litter box and silica crystal litter that I can use . And then if need be transfer over to pellets . Ty for video. Are there any products to like attract pup to the litter box area ?
I am trying to get a 5 month old pup to break a bad habit - the owner became bedridden and the grandmother did not walk the dog..I am trying the young puppy method..its been 3 weeks and he use the potty pan when closed in
My puppy is four months old now. She will go to her litter box, but only puts her front paws in, then thinks she's in while her back end is still outside the box, so she ends up peeing or pooing beside it. How can I teach her to get all the way in every time?
I'm adopting a 2 year old toy chihuahua rescue used to using puppy pads. I'm wanting to train him to use the box in my bathroom. I wonder if I should start him in a playpen or by putting pads next to the box in the bathroom. I haven't gotten him yet, so I don't know how good he is at only going on the pads.
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic idea! Your puppies are adorable! I’m getting a 12-week Shih Tzu in October. I’m interested in training him to go potty in the bathroom. I will put that out in addition to a pee pad in the bathroom. I will be home, but I plan on crate training. I haven’t seen any videos on this, but I assume I should do the same as if I was training outside, but bring him to the bathroom instead. Any thoughts? Thanks!
First congratulations on your new addition! What an awesomely fun breed! When you say in the bathroom can you explain more? Do you mean put in the litter box in the bathroom? If so then I would do you just as you mentioned. Bring him straight to the bathroom and place him in the litter box. I totally agree with the crate training. It makes things so much easier and honestly they really like having their own den. I think I need to do a video just on that!
I’m having a maltese puppy soon and I’m planning to litter box train him. I found this video very helpful (thank you) but am I supposed to keep him in a crate all day? what if he pees/poops outside of the litter box if I take him out of the crate?
I’m so glad that you found it helpful. And please know if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Are you going to be home during the day? If you’re going to be at work you can crate train them. How old will the puppy be when you get them? The Age well let me know just how long the puppy can go in the crate without being let out. My suggestion is to do a pen like Lana did in the video. That contains them and allows them to have access to the litter box. I always say when you start litter box training you will notice to PP and Poopoo dance. They start to sniff the ground and usually go in circles. Pick them up and put them inside the litterbox. I would do the same if they start to soil outside of the box
Hi we went to get the pellets you suggested and will start to use it for our puppy! If they poop on the pellets, do you have to take the poop right away as soon as you notice? How often do you clean their poop on there? Thank you!
Until they actually get it down I’ll leave it in there for a little bit. It’s kind of like a Que if you get my meaning. I generally pick out the solids twice daily or after they happen and then change the entire box weekly.
This works! I picked up my puppy on Wednesday and today (Friday) he’s using it. Two days and he’s already going on his own! My puppy is 8 weeks old. I was soooooooo skeptical! This was the best advice ever! Thank you sooooo much!
Yeah who! Yes it is one of the best tricks out there. I’m so glad that it worked out for you. And congratulations on your new addition ❤️
May I ask how you trained !? ...what worked for you!? We have Bengals and I want a chihuahua so bad, and yes we are condo residents. I would love to litter train a pup.
Did you dog love to pee on the furniture? Did he stop? My mother's little yap dog has already piss destroyed a whole furniture set 😑
Awesome
That’s amazing! What if a puppy chews/eats the pellets??
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home czcams.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
We have been using this method to raise pups for years. It works great and I tell owners to put the pine pellets in the yard in the "spot" to help transition potty training and it really helps. It's really the best method out there.
Thanks so much for this comment. Ill be litter training my next chihuahua.
Life changing! Considering a dog soon. This is an amazing option for dogs to release while I’m at work.
Please adopt your new dog from a shelter or rescue group 🥰 They’re all SOOO full of animals that are sweet and loving and need a new home. So many people adopted during COVID and now everyone is dumping them back at shelters because they’re going back to work 😢
@@xradelox Why don't you do it then?
@Nobody You Know: I sense sarcasm in your question, but I’ll give you a sincere answer. Because I’m not in a position to get an animal. But I was able to foster 41 kittens and 3 momma cats last year at my old apartment. And I work for a local shelter and volunteer at another one and also for a rescue group in my area. I also helped over 50 cats and dogs get fixed last year just by doing outreach and transporting pets to and from spay/neuter appointments. I also spent $700 on a friend’s two dogs to get their teeth done (one had 6 teeth pulled and the other had 15 pulled) which added years to their lives and increased their quality of life tremendously. I also do outreach in the form of educating pet owners whenever I have the opportunity to, to help them provide better quality food and setups for their pets. I also helped a pet sitting client see multiple issues that were plaguing his dogs and he was able to get them properly cared for, resulting in better quality of life and longer lives (dental cleanings, deworming, treating their ear-mite infestations and getting them neutered). You asked your question like I’m someone who just sits behind a screen, telling other people what to do but not acting in any way myself. But as you can see, I do my part and beyond.
Great for when you can't make it back home for a lunch walk. No regular accidents, no harm done to the bladder of the dog and all that. When you get home you can go on a good walk and play without worrying about the rug or that they've been holding it in for too long.
I live in a house with a garden here in Norway so my dogs roam free, but I must say, this idea is super smart especially for people with smaller dogs in apartments.
I don't know why this hasn't been a thing for alot longer lol makes sense... I can't believe I never thought of it 🤯
Chiuahuas are so smart. I have had chiuahuas all my life. I have a Pomeranian now after my last chi passed
Thank you so much for this! I got my Chi yesterday and when used she peed on the puppy pad I moved it to the litterbox and added a light sprinkle of the pellets to get her used to it. Now 4 days later- the box is completely filled with her litter pellets and she hasn’t used the bathroom elsewhere! I loved your teaching!
Thanks so much for this information, because I’m getting my Yorkie in September, and this is what I wanted to do. Thanks 😊
I’m so glad that you found it! And congratulations on your new addition! Please be sure to let me know how it goes
BIS B will do! 😊
I’m going to be a brand new Shichon Mama in February and because I work this will be my plan...but my question is will a box trained puppy potty outside if you are out and about say at the park or beach?
@@serranosx5 Absolutely! Mine go outside in the yard on the regular. The litterbox is fabulous for crappy weather days, (hurricanes here in Florida) and for more city dwellings where getting them outside might take a but longer. Congrats on your little one btw 😉
Hi sis, can you please let me know how you and your Yorkie do. I’d like one too and my bday is on the 10th of this month....trying to talk hubby into getting me one, but I’d like to hear someone else’s experience with a Yorkie
(Suzie) Our puppy was litter box trained and made a great transition to our home. We got one of those big square white things that you put under a washing machine for leaks. We put in horse pine pettets and have it in the garage...no smell, no mess, she knows where to go and feels safe there. We don't have to go out at night, when it's raining, in the morning when the grass is all wet. We put one in the basement at our summer home and she goes down all by her self!!
I used this litter vor over 12 years for my Cats. Brought a 8 weeks old chi puppy home on Saturday . I hope it works. Thank you for posting.
These are skills that keep puppies in homes !
Ok, I never thought of using the litter from Tractor Supply ! This is going to save us so much money over the Second Nature litter that we potty train our puppies with. Thank you so much for sharing !!!
T floridaokiegal You are so very welcome! Yes second nature is an amazing product but equine pine is much cheaper!!!
Actually this is how my pug learned to perfectly be housebroken in almost 3 months old. :)
Although I'd be honest the cats were the ones training him. lol
😂🤣👍👍
Lol. They got tired of him going to the bathroom all over the house.😂
Thanks you soooo much for the ideas! I’m tired of having my dog breaking the pee pads I think is is the best idea ever!! I also love the setup you got for your dogs!! Very very useful and convenient 😍
I am so glad you found my little channel!! I LOVE litter boxes and if you find that the pads still need to be in the mix, try the washable kind because they can’t be torn up 😉 You can pick up the iris pen we use on Amazon for under 50 bucks! They are a godsend
Hey so I’m getting a puppy and i wanted to try the litter box line you do, but I’m concerned about the puppy eating them and get sick, you think this can be a future problem?
@@BestInShowBitch update, I decided not to use the litter box since those pallets from tractor supply smells so strong, also concerned about the dog eating it and get sick just so I can save a couple of dollars 🤣 anyways I’m trying the pallets with my guinea pigs hope me luck so they don’t die
@@morenita9670 The paper pellets are great too - your guinea pigs should be fine ;)
I’ve definitely been looking into this a lot as my older dog has developed some issues and my dogs will NOT go to the bathroom when it rains. I’m glad to hear about a breeder using it too because I want to breed in the future! This is a great video and I’m very grateful for it.
If you love dogs and puppies, please be a foster for a local shelter or rescue instead of breeding ❤️ Mother dogs with litters are always in desperate need of a foster home because raising a litter in a loud, crowded shelter is very stressful. Depending on the area the shelter is in and how completely stuffed they are with animals and trying to care for them all with very little resources or help, many times Mother dogs and cats are euthanized along with their litters because the shelter does not have the space to care for them or the two months it takes for them to grow to adoption age. This is not the shelter’s fault! This happens because people don’t spay/neuter and because they buy and breed instead of adopting and fostering. PLEASE foster. You’ll be saving lives instead of contributing to the death tolls by breeding even more animals into an already overwhelmed pet system. (Side note: The shelter or rescue you foster through will supply you with all you need to care for them so you don’t have to pay for anything!)
@@xradelox I support responsible breeders.
I agree that there’s a huge difference between breeders that care about their animals and the genetics they pass on as opposed to puppy mills and backyard breeders. My point was that at this point in time, breeding in any way adds to a very overwhelmed pet population. When a person buys a puppy/kitten/hamster/Guinea pig/whatever (even from responsible breeders), now that person is not going to adopt a homeless animal that is happy and healthy and just as deserving of life and a home. And when shelters keep getting animals pouring through the doors but not enough foster homes and adoptive homes step forward, then the shelter is forced by the community members to euthanize animals to make room for more coming in. So while there is a big difference between breeders that love their animals and care about the genetics they’re passing on vs backyard breeders and puppy/pet mills, at THIS point in time, ANY breeding results in more deaths. So there really is no such thing as “responsible breeding” right now. When every animal born equals an animal dying, that’s not being responsible. If I had the circumstances to have a bunch of dogs around my home, I would go to FL and CA every few months and pull small dogs from shelters there (because they’re so prolific in those areas) and bring them to the area I live in (because small dogs are rare in shelters in my area compared to larger breeds) and I would get them vetted and put them up for adoption. I would love to be able to help save those little lives. Look at it this way: the average litter size for small dogs is what? Like 5 puppies? If you had to shoot 5 dogs to death before you could breed your dog to sell her 5 puppies, would you do it? Could you really look into their eyes as you pull the trigger? Well that’s what’s actually happening when people breed. For every animal born, another animal dies. That’s not responsible at all.
@@xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.
I got an email reply from you but I don’t see it in the thread here but I still wanted to address a few points:
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xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.”
Of course our biggest goal IS to shut down backyard breeders and puppy mills and to have other people spay/neuter their pets so they don’t have unplanned litters. Like I already said, I KNOW there’s a huge difference in the quality of care for those animals and animals cared for by decent breeders. I also know that decent breeder’s animals hardly ever (but I won’t say never) end up in shelters. HOWEVER, as I’ve already said, when someone buys a puppy from a decent breeder, now that buyer is not going to go adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue. Animals don’t have to actually enter the shelter system themselves in order to affect the animals that are already there. In a perfect world, no breeding would be done on accident or by selfish people and millions of animals wouldn’t be dying every year due to homelessness. But we aren’t in a perfect world. ANY animal born, no matter who the breeder is, takes up a home that could have gone to a homeless animal that’s already alive. As for your other argument about if breeders stopped, then we wouldn’t have anymore animals, there really is no concern in that area. Not only will there ALWAYS be other animals (super sweet and social ones) from other rescues in other countries that need homes that could be brought here and adopted out after vetting and quarantine, but we also really should revamp how we look at dog breeds (and by extension any species bred in captivity, like Skinny Pig Guinea Pigs, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, etc). The vast majority of breeds are SO deformed with such exaggerated features and those poor animals born into those bodies are in constant pain and always suffering because of it. In my book, you can’t say you love animals and then breed them on purpose to be deformed. Pugs, Frenchies, English Bulldogs, American Bullies and all their varieties, Great Danes, Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, ShihTzus, Sharpeis, Apple Head Chihuahuas, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, Skinny Pigs, the list goes on and on and on. None of those breeds should be allowed to be bred anymore. Look up Kenny the white tiger and compare his face to a healthy tiger’s face. Then look up an English Bulldog and compare it’s face to a wolf. What are your thoughts when you see Kenny? Do you think he looks healthy and good that way? What about the bulldog? Do you think that’s cute? Why is it that you feel sorry for Kenny but you think the bulldog is cute? It’s the same deformity! It’s cruel to breed them that way. It’s NOT “responsible”! ANYONE who breeds animals to have exaggerated features and “rare” “unique” colors ALWAYS ends up with health issues attached to those features. You cannot separate breathing issues from a flat face. You cannot separate join pain and back issues from long bodies with short legs. You cannot separate skin issues from wrinkly skin. I don’t know how else to say it. Most breeds should not be bred anymore so that the breed can be allowed to die out over time. Then in the far future when there is no longer an overpopulation problem and we’re able to consistently help homeless animals in other countries, THEN we could start breeding programs for new breeds that are bred with excellent HEALTH, and TEMPERAMENT as the goals instead of exaggerated looks. THAT is being responsible. Breeding the way we are now (regardless of how well the parents and offspring are loved and cared for) is NEVER responsible. Responsible = doing what’s right for the animals. And breeding based on looks is never right.
We have 7 puppies....a month old. My hisband and I are going to try this. Thanks for the video it was helpful.
Your voice sounds like a news reporter 💗
Love this video. Love the information provided. Love the cheaper option you gave. Pee pads are expensive.
So glad you enjoyed it! Yes six dollars a bag is a huge savings! If you’re going to do pee pads the washable ones are a fabulous option by the way
I'm waiting for my pup to come home, and I have been stressing about how to potty train since I live in an apartment and pup won't have all vaccines yet.
This is a great solution, especially since I switched to pine pellets for my cats litter!
Seeking advice, I have an 8 year old chihuahua who has been going outside to do his business his whole life. We’ve been living in a house with a fenced in yard, so all I have to do now is open the back door and he can take as much time as he needs. We are about to move into an apartment and would love an effective indoor potty option for those moments where I won’t be able to take him out to the green space myself. For context, we lived in an apartment a few years back and I bought a tray/faux grass setup. He was too anxious to even go near it
The white Chihuahua that was in the litter box was like “ lady I’m pooping here dude any little Privacy please thanks!!!!! “
I know right???? 😂🤣😂
We had a 40lb American Eskimo who taught herself how. She lived with 10 cats and hated the rain, so we'd see her go in the litter box(which was way too small for her) and pee in it. If I had a small dog I would def litter train them. We have a lot of birds like crows that love to pickup bunnies so small dogs aren't safe to be alone outside. Though right now I have Siberian Huskies who can't go near the cat box because they think poo is candy lol
Thanks for making this amazing video will be trying this out with my new toy poodle puppy I am picking up soon. I had thought about the fake grass but that's sorta pricey and pee pads always seem to get moved and chewed plus they are also expensive. Thanks so much for including the cheaper options so anyone can do this set up at home
My German Shepherd puppy was so smart and easy to train, never needed a pee pad for him. I just adopted a chi mix that's a few years old. He pees in the backyard like he's supposed to, but prefers to poop in the basement lol. I hope this works!
Thanks for the horse pellets tip, will save me a lot of money :)
I love this video and the puppies are adorable I just got three chiweenie puppies and I'm having a same trouble that you spoke of the puppies want to pee on all of my rugs so God bless you and thank you for this video love you girl
I just like how the fist dog using the liter box was like "Um excuse me, Im in the toilet?!😳😨
ofcourse im watching this a month AFTER I got 2 chi breeds bonded and 5 years old. they use the pads, and cleaning up after their rug confusion has been a mess. I have secluded them to using a giant puppy bad a family member sent me, meant for bigger dogs, but even that has been better than them peeing whenever and wherever. I'm definitely going to try this
Thanks! Just got back from Tractor Supply. Going to pick up our Toy Schnauzer tomorrow!
You are so very welcome and congratulations on your new addition! Would love to hear how it goes
hi, so did it work for your dog?
My puppy is 4 months I’m about to start training her to use this !!
There is a future for me to get another pet. I'm not a cat person only owned a stray cat when I was in grade school. I will get a mini toy breed in future when timing is right. I always had dogs in life tried to train it to go in a litter box. I found it a challenge. It bever workerd. It is possible to litter box train a dog wow this video is awesome🤗
THANK YOU!!!!!! I'm hoping and praying to be getting me a male Chihuahua soon.
Oh my gosh....you have beautiful chi’s....my baby is 15 now and moved to a high rise so in Orlando Florida area...so I’m going to have to potty pad to the outdoor lani area...so I hope it goes well. She’s very smart and knows many words....and she’s in good condition...we still walk every single day...all the tips help!
I have four dogs and we live in the country side where we have cougars bobcats more wildlife and we take them being inside at night along with are life stalk so the potty pad method will work well for us
i have a question 🙋🏻♀️
how does this method work work out with male puppy’s once they start to lift their leg?
loveeeee you content for sure the most informative especially for me a poodle fanatic and new subscriber 😉😁 thanks in advance 😊
I have the same question in case I get a male dog.
I wish more breeders would do this. I just bought a puppy who clearly spent WAY to much time in his crate. He pees & poops in his bed & just lays in it. They told me they don't "waste time" training their puppies because they won't have them long enough. When he was out of his crate they just let him go potty wherever & wiped it up. So he has learned there is no designated place to relieve himself. I really hope I can train him to use a litter box, but so far he lays in it (even with pee or poop in it). I hope he isn't going to be a "dirty dog" because of their laziness.
This is great for small apartment pups, I’ve been spending a fortune on a small dog that is trained to pee in a crate 😭😭, he won’t pee on trees , I walk him 3 blocks only for him to run in the crate when we get home , in need to litter train
Thank you. I was thinking about getting a small dog but I have an apt. This is helpful.
My family dog was litter box trained and for a while I didn’t know other dogs weren’t. I always wondered what people did when they went to work. It feels bad that they have to hold it for 8+ hours
I love it
Just got my 8 week old puppy yesterday and got a pine pellets set up in a big cage with her bed. She seems to hate it so far and just cries, I put in a few washable toys for her to chew on but I'm not going to break down and pick her up cause she needs to learn. I pray it works.
we have a dachshund puppy that eats everything-would love to do this but how do you keep then from playing in the pellets and eating them?
🤣 The look the white dog gave when she was going potty and got filmed
Thank you for the helpful ideas I have a baby Chihuahua his name is Chico and he loves to pee on the rugs. I was thinking why can't he use a litter box. he's small like a cat... hence my CZcams search and found your video now I'm off to the store for a litter box and tractor supply.
I’m so glad you found my video! And definitely cannot wait to hear how it works out for you. And those pellets are the best find EVER!!! 😉
Thanks
That’s funny I use that type of litter for my cat so if I get a puppy I guess I can use it for the puppy to. Could you box and turf train them so that if you’re outside in the grass they would go outside to and not just wait to get back inside.
You sure could! I will say I have found that some dogs are a little too snooty and will definitely acknowledge the difference between natural grass and artificial. I would train them for both
My puppy tends to try to eat the litter so I went to potty pads but then my puppy started eating the pads too… I would like to go back to litter because I did learn pads teach the dog to pee on soft surfaces like you said in your video… do you have any suggestions for stopping puppies from eating litter?
Can I get the dimensions for the puppy pen, please? I would love to get one of them exactly like it!
I'm so glad I found this video! I have a litter of puppies I'm raising for my sister and the breeder. I'm going to try with these puppies. Also, my sister has an older chihuahua that needed rehoming. Unfortunately he is peeing all over her house. Think there is hope for him to learn?
Please let me know how it goes! Starting them as young as you can is the best way! And when it comes to older males I have found that if you put something in the middle of the litter box for them to “mark “it inspires them. If possible I would recommend some thing glass because it’s easy to wash and it will not retain any urine smell. Unlike plastic. Unless you use something inexpensive and plan on throwing it out and replacing it
Will do! Headed over to amazon to get my supplies. Wish me luck!
@@VivianResnick How did it go?
@@throughthicknthin2287 Fantastic! Lucy whelped the 3 babies all on her own like a champ! Puppies are now 5.5 weeks old and the cutest things on the planet!
Could my dog learn to use one of those self cleaning litter robots
Sooooooo helpful!!! X thank you so very much x much love and God Bless from the UK xx
Congratulations on 91k views!
What sbout a male that lifts the leg ?
Hello! I just found this video and I’m so impressed. Our breeder has already litter trained our mini Aussie and since it’s winter and so nasty we decided to continue with this for now. I read through the other questions and comments but i was hoping to get a more specific answer from you. 😉
1. How do I mitigate the smell? Baking soda? Or does the litter keep the smell down? We have a TS right by our house so I’m going to get what you suggested, but I have a super nose and am concerned about it smelling.
2. When I change out the litter and disinfect it, do I need to keep some of the pee litter so she smells it and knows where to go?
3. We plan on her also going outdoors so will this be confusing to her or will she be able to figure it out? When she’s full grown (25ish lbs) will she be too big for the litter box?
Sorry for the million questions but I do appreciate your responses and this video!
Oh my word I'm so sorry I'm just finding this! What litter are you using?
Yes you could throw some baking soda in there. If you find that the pine is too much have you tried the paper pallet products? It's a little bit more money but with a super knows it might be beneficial.
Once they are trained to know to go in the box you don't have to retain any of the litter to continue them going there. They will know to go.
The scent of the litter… LOL unfortunately… Is what will bring them back
No it should not be confusing at all. It's just like when you train a dog for the show. It knows the difference between a show lead and a regular standard collar. They work in the lead and "play" in the collar. Dogs are way smarter than we give them credit for ;)
You have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask. I promise to not take so long to find them LOL
@@BestInShowBitch Just an idea, we use a timothy hay pellet for bunny, and it keeps the smell down, BUT its more expensive than the product you recommended.
Mine is 10 weeks and just wants to eat the pellets. I read that can cause a blockage. And he doesn't seem to want to walk in them. I have a box I've been putting a pad in but he's mistaking area rugs so i thought the pellets would help him know that's where he goes. But he just wants to eat them
Have you experienced a puppy who tries to eat the pine pellets ? if so how do you avoid them doing so ?
My question as well
Our yorkie has been with us for 2 days he runs where no one is looking and pees and poops on the floor QwQ instead of doing it in the litter box he sleeps in it !
Thank you so much for this video!!
Good video. I'm having a hard time finding a puppy litter box/tray. Everything says kitty litter box. Didn't find any at Dollar General.
A regular litter box for kitties is fine. You just want to make sure that the sides are not too high. I use the basic medium size from Petco all the time
@@BestInShowBitch Thanks. Petco has a litter box designed for puppies now. It is really good. Has a 3 inch side for small pups.
@@SonnySky7 PERFECT!!!! :)
great information thank you❤️
I want to try this my puppy is having g a hard time with crate training and pees inside but goes to the door to go out and poop. I'm hoping this with help
Good information ❤
How did you travel on the road or fly with a litterbox trained chi? Will they use a pad also & will the pad be confusing so they potty on rugs or carpet? Is litter cleaner for their feet than pads?
Trained my parents' elderly (16 yrs) Maltese to use potty pads in a litterbox. She still has accidents occasionally, but not near as often.
I started trying to use a litter box for my 2 year old chihuahua with fake grass on it ( she refuses to stand on the normal litter pellets but she is ok with the fake grass) I did the whole potty pad under the grass and move her onto the grass when she is about to or is going potty thing, I managed to get her to poop on it but I can’t for the life of me get her to pee on it, if I try to move to go put her on the grass she will not go potty at all and I can’t try to move her when she is actually peeing because she pees for like 1 second and stops when she sees me come towards her. I really need her to at least pee in the box as that’s the hardest part to clean and deal with while poop is just easy to pick up and throw in the toilet, I want her to have this skill because I currently live in a house that has a garden with my mom but I know at least somewhere in the hopefully at least 10 years I’m going to have this dog I’m going to have to move out and chances are I will be living in a flat without easy access to a garden and I know I will not be able to handle walking up and down flights of stairs every couple hours or so to take her to go potty, and I know she will not go outside when it rains.
I need advice quick, I can’t afford to keep buying puppy pads so she won’t ruin my floor
OK quick question first… Does she mark? Like lift her leg and pee? If she does try putting something in the middle of the litter box for her to pee onto. I prefer to use like a glass vase because it can be washed and will not retain the smell of the urine.
The second thing is I do have what you could call one of those nervous pee’ers. Try putting the box in a private place like you would for a cat. And of course don’t peek in at her and see if that helps
OMG thank you , I need this !
What about an adult dog? My dog is 7 and I used puppy pads for a few years out of necessity, but it just taught him to go pee on carpeted areas when I'm not looking (and as a result he now has pretty frequent accidents if I don't take him outside OFTEN).
i have the same problem with my adult dog 🥲
awesome
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thanks!
I was looking for a way to train my small dog have to not pee everywhere. 😐 and not poop on the carpet. I am gonna give this a try.
How do I start an adult chihuahua who has never been pad trained to use a litter box? Also never been confined to a cage or small area. We are moving to a small apartment (I'm a senior). Advice please.
What if the dog eats the bedding in the litter box? It wont harm them?
Mine do “snack” on if from town to time. None have ever gotten sick. Consider it “fiber” 😉
love it! this is great
Thank you!!!
I want to do this withy dog she don't like to go outside when it rains
Can you please make a video on how to litter box trained a single dog who is not litter box trained because I am going to buy a German Shepard and am at school for Seven hours a day five times a week. My friend can take him out for a fifteen minute walk after two hours of me leaving and my parents are busy managing their office, please reply.
I personally do not have access to a large breed dog but I can get with some breeders to see if they can help us. Might be a little hard to find a box large enough for a German Shepherd. Let me do some research for you
Thank you so much
This is such good information
I have a 3 lb dog that just turned one. She used the litter box while in the pen but when she's in the house, she will not use it, she prefers the floor. I'm at a loss of what to do, she also eats the wood pellets. I hate keeping her in a pen most of the time. Please help.
how does it work when you travel and stay in a hotel where you don't have the litter box? Will they still go potty outside if you take them for a walk?
Hi, I got my puppy in January of 2023 he was born on November 27th 2022. He is now 4 months old. It’s been very difficult for me to potty train him. But he loves to potty on the rugs. I don’t take him outside because he still doesn’t have all his shots. I have 2 questions, is he too old to potty train him? Next question is, since he eats everything he finds on the floor, would he eat the pallets in the litter box?
Love your video! Any suggestions for a puppy that loves to go on softer material - like my rugs and potty pads? 😡😩😢
Thank you so much!!! Yeah, sounds like the pup is pad trained (hitting the rugs is one of the downfalls of this training) first I would pick them up until training is solid. Try placing a piece of their stool in the box to kind of point out where you want them to go. If the pad is large enough, place it UNDER the box as well 😉
Any tips on litter training an older small breed dog?
Can you please help me? My 10 week old Papillon was pad trained but I’m trying to get her to use a litter box. She eats it like crazy! Digs in it like crazy! I need her to be 100% off the pads. We tried the puppy paper pellets and alfalfa pellets.
We tried the pad/fake grass thing too- she will pee on it but not poo! In fact she will pee on it but also love to sit on that grass and chill.
Other than that she’s great at going outside- just dosent give me a audible cue yet- getting the bells soon.
Sounds like for 10 weeks old your little one is doing really well!!! My recommendation would be to place the pad under the litter box to see if that pulls them in that direction. If that makes sense?
Also pick up stool and place it in the box giving them a que to go there. The key is to get this scent in the box so they know where to soil. I would definitely do you scheduled feedings and then watch them like a hawk for the PP dance. You know, where they start doing the whole circle thing. Pick them right up and put them in the box. I am awesome heard of people taking a soiled pad I am placing it in a portion of the box to bring the scent in.
Hello! I use these pellets for my dog but sometimes I find her eating them and I have to pry it out of her mouth. Any tips on preventing that?
this really works:)
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I’m moving to a small apartment soon and I want to litter box train my dog. Where would be a good place to place the box? The bathroom?
Hello, I just brought our 9 week old puppy home & would like to use a litter box however she keeps wanting to eat the pine pellets. Do you have any advice to keep her from doing this?
I'm going to be getting a Boston terrier and we live 3 floor apt I just thought this would work well . We were getting a kitten but it fell thru so I have a stainless litter box and silica crystal litter that I can use . And then if need be transfer over to pellets . Ty for video. Are there any products to like attract pup to the litter box area ?
I bought So Phresh litter paper pellets and my 8 week old Chi just eats the pellets. Help! I really want to train her to use the litter box. 😊
I really hope those four week old puppies are not separated from their mother already...
Most definitely not. She gets longer breaks at that age
Oh ok good 😅 I freaked out a little for a second.
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Hi what do you use to make the litter box sand only
I am trying to get a 5 month old pup to break a bad habit - the owner became bedridden and the grandmother did not walk the dog..I am trying the young puppy method..its been 3 weeks and he use the potty pan when closed in
My puppy is four months old now. She will go to her litter box, but only puts her front paws in, then thinks she's in while her back end is still outside the box, so she ends up peeing or pooing beside it. How can I teach her to get all the way in every time?
I'm adopting a 2 year old toy chihuahua rescue used to using puppy pads. I'm wanting to train him to use the box in my bathroom. I wonder if I should start him in a playpen or by putting pads next to the box in the bathroom. I haven't gotten him yet, so I don't know how good he is at only going on the pads.
My little dog is is a yr and she just doesn’t get it will this help for her
Ok so I trained my dog to do this but now the room stinks do y’all have any idea on how to make it not stink
Ours have started eating the pellets. How do you stop this?
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic idea! Your puppies are adorable! I’m getting a 12-week Shih Tzu in October. I’m interested in training him to go potty in the bathroom. I will put that out in addition to a pee pad in the bathroom. I will be home, but I plan on crate training. I haven’t seen any videos on this, but I assume I should do the same as if I was training outside, but bring him to the bathroom instead. Any thoughts? Thanks!
First congratulations on your new addition! What an awesomely fun breed! When you say in the bathroom can you explain more? Do you mean put in the litter box in the bathroom? If so then I would do you just as you mentioned. Bring him straight to the bathroom and place him in the litter box. I totally agree with the crate training. It makes things so much easier and honestly they really like having their own den. I think I need to do a video just on that!
Hi can I ask where you're getting your shih tzu from? I am looking for one, but I don't really trust online sites.
PurpleBunny Vlogz contact the AKC.org. They have a section for breeders in your area. Good luck!
I’m having a maltese puppy soon and I’m planning to litter box train him. I found this video very helpful (thank you) but am I supposed to keep him in a crate all day? what if he pees/poops outside of the litter box if I take him out of the crate?
I’m so glad that you found it helpful. And please know if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Are you going to be home during the day? If you’re going to be at work you can crate train them. How old will the puppy be when you get them? The Age well let me know just how long the puppy can go in the crate without being let out. My suggestion is to do a pen like Lana did in the video. That contains them and allows them to have access to the litter box. I always say when you start litter box training you will notice to PP and Poopoo dance. They start to sniff the ground and usually go in circles. Pick them up and put them inside the litterbox. I would do the same if they start to soil outside of the box
Hi we went to get the pellets you suggested and will start to use it for our puppy! If they poop on the pellets, do you have to take the poop right away as soon as you notice? How often do you clean their poop on there? Thank you!
Until they actually get it down I’ll leave it in there for a little bit. It’s kind of like a Que if you get my meaning. I generally pick out the solids twice daily or after they happen and then change the entire box weekly.