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This article was co-written by Cpleen Demling-Riley, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC. Cpleen Demling-Riley (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC) is a dog behavior consultant and founder of Powtopia Dog Training. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in creating and customizing management programs for dog owners. She is a certified dog trainer – knowledge assessed, certified dog behavior specialist – assessed knowledge, canine behavior consultant, dog behavior assessor of the American Kennel Club. Cpleen is a member of the International Association for Dog Knowledgeable Professionals and has been featured in national media publications, including the New York Times, Woman’s Day, Readers Digest, Cosmoppitan, and Yahoo.com.
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Teaching a dog to poop in a box may sound odd, but it’s really no different than teaching a dog to potty outside. Imagine you come home late from work and don’t have to worry about taking your dog to the bathroom. Or do you live in an apartment building and don’t need to take your dog outside every time it needs to pee? Toilet training in a box can be convenient for both you and your dog. To do this, you’ll need the right equipment, familiarize your dog with the box, and teach him how to use it.
Steps
Prepare the toilet box
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Buy a large plastic tray to make a toilet box. All you need is a waste container, although there are more expensive devices that offer the same cleaning function or have grass on top (with a waste tray underneath). [1] X Research Source
- The box should be large enough for the dog to turn inside.
- The edges should be low enough for the dog to enter on his own, but also high enough to prevent the dog from urinating out of the box if it raises its paw.
- If you’re buying a box with a top, consider cutting off the top to make it easier for your dog to use and easier to clean up. [2] X Research Source
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Put sand in the box. Dog sand is the most effective because it has larger pellets that are more absorbent. Sand is for a wide variety, from regular clay to activated carbon that helps control odors. To control odors, simply sprinkle baking soda on the bottom before each sanding. [3] X Research Sources
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Buy shovels and trash cans. You need to clean up your dog’s waste each time he goes to the toilet in the box, if possible. Having a shovel and trash can nearby will make this easier. [4] X Research Sources
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Place the box in a convenient, but private, place. You need to place the box near the places the dog frequents most, but also far enough that you cannot see it.
- Do not place the box near your dog’s food and drink, as dogs will not defecate where they eat.
- Be aware of your dog’s tendency to dig in the box, especially at first. Place the box in a place where it won’t stain too much when the waste falls out. [5] X Research Sources
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Make sure each dog and cat has its own litter box. The cat needs to feel in control of its box, or else it will start urinating outside the box to mark its territory. And if you have two dogs, it’s best to give each dog a separate box to avoid similar territorial problems. [6] X Research Sources
Let the dog get used to the box
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Teach the dog to go into the box with the command first. Before the puppy or adult dog can defecate in the box, he will need to be able to step into his box. You need to teach it that boxes are safe, even fun. [7] X Research Sources
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Put the dog in the box and give a command like “use the box”. Praise the dog when it enters the box.
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Wait for the dog to come out and then put it back. Repeat the command, and again, compliment the dog and behave happily that the dog is in the box. Continue practicing until you can guide the dog into the box while giving the “use the box” command.
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Tell the dog to enter the box with just the command “use the box”. Once your dog is used to being guided to the box, try giving commands only. Be patient and don’t repeat the same mistakes. If the dog doesn’t come in, just walk away and try again next time, or go back to the instructions. If the dog walks in on command, give him lots of praise. Continue practicing until the dog walks in on the command immediately.
Teach your dog how to use a box
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Be optimistic and patient. Punishing your dog when he pees or poops outside the litter box will only scare him and make it harder to teach. Patience is the best way to train a dog.
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Blot some urine in the newspaper or put some dog waste from the outside into the box. This will show the dog that he is allowed to go to the bathroom there and make it more likely that he will do so. [8] X Research Sources
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Feed your dog on a regular basis. Eliminate food between meals. Regularly feeding the dog will cause the dog to go to the toilet a lot. [9] X Research Source
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Watch for signs when an adult dog needs to go to the bathroom. Whining, running back and forth, sniffing around the house, or going to the door are all signs that a dog needs to go to the bathroom. Take the dog to the litter box immediately.
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Take the puppy to the box with the command “use the box” on a fixed schedule to avoid problems. [10] X Research Source Puppies should be given a litter box every hour, as well as after meals and bedtime. All puppies should be taken to the bathroom first thing in the morning, right before you go to bed, and before they’re locked up or left alone. [11] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Puppies can hold their urine during the day for the same number of hours for months to come.
- Puppies can hold their urine longer at night. A 4-month-old dog can hold his pee all night
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Always keep an eye on your dog to avoid an incident. You don’t want your dog to have a habit of going to the bathroom in the house, so whenever he’s off the leash, keep an eye on him regularly. Running back and forth, whining, turning, snorting, and leaving the room are all signs that your dog needs to pee or poop. Take your dog to the litter box as quickly as possible. [12] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Confine the dog when you cannot track it. Use a small room to lock the door or block it with a baby door. Place a litter box in the room so your dog can use it when needed. [13] X Research Source
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Reward your dog when he urinates or poops in the litter box. During potty training, you should regularly go to the litter box with your dog. Reward when your dog goes to the toilet in the right place with a reward, praise, or play with the dog. [14] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Clean the box every time your dog goes to the bathroom. Dogs won’t bury poop like cats. You will need to scoop it out each time your dog poops. At least once a month, pour everything away and rinse. Dogs won’t use it if the box is too dirty. [15] X Research Source
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Stay calm if you catch your dog defecating in the wrong place. You don’t want to scare him, and you don’t want to stick his face in the mess. Clap your hands loudly to startle the dog; This usually stops the dog. Then quickly walk the dog to the litter box, encouraging it to follow you. If your dog finishes urinating or pooping in the box, reward it. If your dog doesn’t go to the bathroom, don’t worry about it. [16] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
Warning
- A litter box is a great way for your dog to go to the bathroom when you can’t take him outside, but it’s not a substitute for going outside. You will still need to give your dog a chance to defecate outside. [17] X Research Source
- Box training is most effective with small dogs, as taller dogs will often raise their paws and urinate out. [18] X Research Sources
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This article was co-written by Cpleen Demling-Riley, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC. Cpleen Demling-Riley (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC) is a dog behavior consultant and founder of Powtopia Dog Training. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in creating and customizing management programs for dog owners. She is a certified dog trainer – knowledge assessed, certified dog behavior specialist – assessed knowledge, dog behavior consultant, dog behavior assessor of the American Kennel Club. Cpleen is a member of the International Association for Dog Knowledgeable Professionals and has been featured in national media publications, including the New York Times, Woman’s Day, Readers Digest, Cosmoppitan, and Yahoo.com.
This post has been viewed 54,095 times.
Teaching a dog to poop in a box may sound odd, but it’s really no different than potty training outside. Imagine you come home late from work and don’t have to worry about taking your dog to the bathroom. Or do you live in an apartment building and don’t need to take your dog outside every time it needs to pee? Toilet training in a box can be convenient for both you and your dog. To do this, you’ll need the right equipment, familiarize your dog with the box, and teach him how to use it.
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