Indoor Potty for Dogs

Indoor potty solutions for dogs. What a concept! You will be amazed at the many products available for dog owners as an alternative to the great outdoors when the weather is nasty or for those who live in high-rise apartments where it may be a juggling act to get Fido to the street in time to relieve himself. Yes, doggie lovers, there are litter boxes for dogs! It is also suggested that this may be a really good way to start house training a puppy.

Most pet stores carry litter boxes for dogs and are readily found on the Internet. It is important to choose a box that is appropriate for your dog’s adult size. There are commercial litters brands on the market designed specifically for dogs, using recycled paper pellets, wheat and corn based litter, cedar chips and pine sawdust.
The ASPCA suggests that using clay litter be avoided since those dogs prone to eating clay litter may develop intestinal distress, or even an obstruction in the lower bowel.

There are many other products available for dog training to use indoor “facilities”, for both the convenience of owner and dog. Many of them are pads that are covered with either real grass or artificial turf.

Training a dog to use a litter box is similar to using traditional dog training tips by learning to recognize the signs that your dog needs to go “potty”, such as sniffing the floor, or circling, is the time to put your dog into the litter box. After the dog finishes a meal is another good time to introduce the litter box.