Puppy, litter boxes and an apartment… HELP?
Im moving into an apartment next month, and there are NO green spaces, its an urban area, so there are no parks close by. I just got a maltese, and he is trained to do this business outside, in a cement area we have in our current house. But my new place does not allow dogs wandering around. The apartment has patios, but they are both ceramic tiles. And to make matters worst, it pours for 4 months straight where i live. (Its like living in a rain forest). So, i was about too give my pup to my mom, cuz she has a large back yard, but she has 2 HUGE dogs, so im kinda worried plus i dont wanna give him away 
. So im wondering if anyone has had experiences with litter boxes for dogs, i have googled some, but not completely sure about em, or if someone has any ideas THEY WOULD BE APPRECIATED!! thnx! and sorry if its looong!!
btw, i used pee pee pads. they smell HORRIBLE, plus, he eats them!
i would leave with your mom because im pretty sure it wont like stayin in one place it might be bored and stuff
January 13th, 2010 at 6:52 am
go and buy pee pads the scent will make your dog to go to that area with his pee scent
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:00 am
i would leave with your mom because im pretty sure it wont like stayin in one place it might be bored and stuff
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Start leashing the dog and taking it for little walks every hour or two.
Litter boxes/pee pads(when used all the time)=nasty smelling homes, apartments, etc.
We only use pee pads for when we aren’t home, and my dogs really hardly ever use them. They wait until we get home, or when my mom comes in in the middle of the morning to walk them some days, to go potty outside.
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Try the potty patch. It’s a patch of astroturf like substance about 3 X 4 and the dogs go on it. Go to pottypatch.com and see if it will work for you.
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I have two Boston Terriers that are litter box trained. It’s a huge plus when it is raining or snowing outside.
The litter box training is the same concept as training them to go outside. If the puppy starts to go on the floor… pick it up and place it in the litter box (even if the puppy is done going). Give the puppy a treat and praise him.
When the puppy does number two… place the excrement in the box and place the puppy next to it. Give him a treat with praise.
If you happen to be in the room for an extended period of time with your puppy, keep a close eye on him. If it looks like he is about to go to the bathroom, pick him up and place him in the box. Encourage him to remain there until he goes. Even if he doesn’t go, treat and praise him.
Last there are litter boxes that are just for dogs. I strongly recommend getting those over the ones for cats. The cat boxes have taller sides making the dog jump out of the box and making a mess.
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