Question / Advice / Small Dogs

[Levi44]

Hi - we have a Bichon and a Chihuahua - both nutered males. Has anyone tried to train their dog to a litter type box? Know this is a strange question, but my husband wants to try it and I just don't know if it will work. Please PM me or respond here. Thanks and God bless you all - Hedi

 

[Randi]

It's very possible. But how old are your dogs? Usually it's best when they're younger but older dogs can learn too.


I haven't tried litter box. But if you want them to be trained to a certain spot you just have to encourage them when they do and discourage them when they don't. When I was training my dog I took him outside every morning to one spot and waited until he went.

Hope that helps.

 

[Levi44]

It's very possible. But how old are your dogs? Usually it's best when they're younger but older dogs can learn too.


I haven't tried litter box. But if you want them to be trained to a certain spot you just have to encourage them when they do and discourage them when they don't. When I was training my dog I took him outside every morning to one spot and waited until he went.

Hope that helps.

Hi Randi - thanks so much for that advise. We are remodeling an older home and are going to move there soon. We have a large deck off the second floor and are hoping to train the dogs to go out there instead of outside. Our dogs are 6 and 7 but are basically pretty intelligent so think your idea will work.
God bless - Hedi

 

[lovestrav]

Yes, it's similar to training to go outside, you just redirect them to the new spot you want them to go. If you can give them a litter box, so it feels different than your floors or carpets, that would be best. Make sure you treat and praise when they go in the area you are training them to, and good luck!

 

[Levi44]

Yes, it's similar to training to go outside, you just redirect them to the new spot you want them to go. If you can give them a litter box, so it feels different than your floors or carpets, that would be best. Make sure you treat and praise when they go in the area you are training them to, and good luck!

Hi - Thanks for the info - my husband is going to start trying to train them tomorrow - Hedi