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1 Mar 2009Small Dog Litter Boxes
Can you train a small dog to use a litter box?
Like a Shihtzu.
Sure you can.
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Litter Locker II Hygenic Soiled Litter Disposal System List Price: $36.65 Sale Price: $9.99  |
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The Litter Locker Pail System is proven to help Cat Owners dispose of litter clumps easily and keep their home smelling fresh. Cat Lovers use Litter Locker because soiled cat litter must be scooped from litter on a daily basis... |
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Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $35.98 |
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The Roll Away Self Cleaning Litter Box cleans in just seconds without scooping. Inside the litter box there is a unique patented grill that separates out the clumped waste, depositing it into the pullout tray... |
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Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Litter Box List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $63.74 |
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Finally, a litter box you don't have to hide! The Hidden Litter Box looks like a clay pot. Complete with an attractive high-quality plant, Hidden Litter will enhance the décor of any room. No one will know if your cat doesn't tell! |
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Rascal Dog Litter Box "Little Squirt" (tm) - 23 by 16 by 6 FOR TOY BREEDS List Price: $49.50 Sale Price: $54.99 |
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GUARANTEED! SHIPS IN 24 HOURS on weekdays! FREE! FREE! FREE! AN 8 OZ BOTTLE OF TRAINING SPRAY. The Rascal Dog Litter Box "Little Squirt" is the MEDIUM size litter box. The LITTLE SQUIRT is an innovative litter box system to meet your dog's elimination needs! Please read the two pages of AMAZON VERIFIED PURCHASE reviews on the product... |
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Booda Dome Cleanstep Cat Box, Titanium List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $24.99 |
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Our Cleanstep is one of the largest covered cat boxes available. The unique design with steps helps remove tracked litter from your cat's paws. Comes with a free filter and liner in each box. |
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PetZoom Pet Park Indoor Pet Potty, 25.5" x 20" x 2" List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $28.20 |
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The PetZoom Pet Park is the unique solution for pet accident-free living. Perfect for when you're late coming home to let the dog out, or unable to let your pet outside due to bad weather. Ideal as a training tool for your puppy, it's also great in assisting an older dog that might be unable to go to the bathroom outside... |
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RASCAL DOG LITTER BOX "BIG SQUIRT" WITH GRASS 24 by 24 by 9 List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $79.99 |
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The "Big Squirt" is your solution to your pet's tiolet needs. Measures 24 by 24 by 9 inches. Plenty of room for your dog to turn and circle! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! 8 oz bottle of training spray. A $12... |
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Everything boot and storage tray Sale Price: $5.00 |
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Maintain neat and clean floors throughout the home with a versatile Storage and Boot Tray. This large plastic storage tray efficiently captures and contains mud moisture and dirt and is ideal for holding everything from dirty footwear to messy pet food dishes... |
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Febreze 04530F Odor Removal Appliance List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $14.41 |
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Febreze brand compact plug-in odor removal appliance removes odors throughout the home - plugs into any 120 v outlet - quiet & discrete with a low cost carbon filter that lasts up to 120 days - removes pet odors , tobacco odors and odors from bathrooms , bedrooms, kitchens , and closets . |
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BISSELL Swift Sweep Sweeper, 2201-2 List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $15.57 |
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An ideal tool for dry pickups and quick cleaning, the Bissell Swift Sweep carpet sweeper is quiet, motorless, and multifunctional. Use it on bare floors or carpets to sweep up dirt and crumbs, and slide it under furniture to trap lint and dust bunnies... |
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Litter Boxes Aren't Just for Cats: A Guide on How to Successfully Litter Box Train Your Puppy or Small Breed Dog List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.97 |
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The Well Trained Pet Guardian: Dog Training From A Dogs Point Of View List Price: $10.95 Sale Price: $10.95 |
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Why should we train our dog? There are several answers, and perhaps the most obvious is also the strongest argument: because you will both enjoy it! But there are a number of others that it's worth knowing about, because training isn't a trivial matter for dogs-it's important for their overall well being. |
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Puppy Training (Smart Owner's Guide) List Price: $17.95 Sale Price: $6.38 |
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The Puppy Training edition of the Smart Owner’s Guides™ contains detailed instructions for how to housetrain and obedience train a puppy. From tips for cratetraining and puppy-proofing the home to instructions for giving basic cues and solving common problem behaviors, Puppy Training offers new dog owners all the information they need to raise a happy and well-behaved best friend... |
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The Complete Cat's Meow: Everything You Need to Know about Caring for Your Cat List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $12.48 |
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Awards: Cat Writers’ Association Muse Medallion, Books - Health and General Care category About.com Readers’ Choice Award, Best Book about Cat CareThe all-in-one resource for cat ownersDo you consider cats valued members of the family? Do you want to ensure you're giving your beloved feline friend the very best possible care? Then this all-in-one, comprehensive cat care guide is for you!From grooming to litter box issues to nutrition and much more, The Complete Cat's Meow covers all the bases to raising and caring for kitties... |
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Litter Locker II Hygenic Soiled Litter Disposal System List Price: $36.65 Sale Price: $9.99 |
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The Litter Locker Pail System is proven to help Cat Owners dispose of litter clumps easily and keep their home smelling fresh. Cat Lovers use Litter Locker because soiled cat litter must be scooped from litter on a daily basis... |
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RASCAL DOG LITTER BOX "BIG SQUIRT" WITH GRASS 24 by 24 by 9 List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $79.99 |
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The "Big Squirt" is your solution to your pet's tiolet needs. Measures 24 by 24 by 9 inches. Plenty of room for your dog to turn and circle! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! 8 oz bottle of training spray. A $12... |
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Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $35.98 |
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The Roll Away Self Cleaning Litter Box cleans in just seconds without scooping. Inside the litter box there is a unique patented grill that separates out the clumped waste, depositing it into the pullout tray... |
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Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Litter Box List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $63.74 |
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Finally, a litter box you don't have to hide! The Hidden Litter Box looks like a clay pot. Complete with an attractive high-quality plant, Hidden Litter will enhance the décor of any room. No one will know if your cat doesn't tell! |
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Booda Clean Step Litter Boxes $34.89 Booda Clean Step Litter Boxes |
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Tidy Cat Second Nature Dog Litter - 12 lb. $11.49 Train your small dog to use a litter pan. Absorbent, recycled paper litter lessens odor and is specially designed for litter training your dog. Second Nature litter includes a training guide to get started. |
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SecondNature Dog Litter $10.79 SecondNature Dog Litter |
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Litter Boxes Aren't Just for Cats: A Guide on How to Successfully Litter Box Train Your Puppy or Small Breed Dog $64.41 How many times have you and your three pound Chihuahua wished you could stay inside on those cold, rainy days instead of venturing outside for a potty walk? Did you know that, with the same effort it would take you to housebreak a puppy, you can effectively teach your dog to use the litter box? For the first time, a book has finally been written on the method of successfully litter box training a puppy or small breed dog. You will learn the four steps of litter box training, problem solving, and how to retrain a dog from going potty outside, on papers, or on pads. Not only will your small dog be able to use the litter box in your home, but you can also bring it on vacation, to friendas houses, or to work, and your puppy will still use its litter box. Not only is it convenient for you, but now your dog has the freedom to go whenever it needs to instead of needing to wait for hours. |
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PETCO 2 cu.ft. Small Animal Aspen Bedding $11.99 PETCO's all natural Aspen Bedding triple screened shavings leave no dust for easier habitat cleaning and a healthier pet. Our biodegradable shavings are naturally absorbent and help to control odor with no scent or aromatic oils. In addition, these shavings can also be used as a base odor control in cat litter boxes, bird litter, dog beds, dog kennels and horse stalls. |
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PETCO 500 cu.in. Small Animal Aspen Bedding $4.79 PETCO's all natural Aspen Bedding triple screened shavings leave no dust for easier habitat cleaning and a healthier pet. Our biodegradable shavings are naturally absorbent and help to control odor with no scent or aromatic oils. In addition, these shavings can also be used as a base odor control in cat litter boxes, bird litter, dog beds, dog kennels and horse stalls. |
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PETCO Compressed Small Animal Softwood Bedding $9.59 PETCO's all natural Softwood Bedding triple screened shavings leave no dust for easier habitat cleaning and a healthier pet. Our biodegradable shavings are naturally absorbent and help to control odor leaving a fresh, clean scent. In addition, these shavings can also be used as a base odor control in cat litter boxes, bird litter, dog beds, dog kennels and horse stalls.. |
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Dog Pan Scooper Small Dog Big Litter Box Training Pads $19.99 |
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Small Dog Litter Box Pan Training Pads Scooper - Large $18.99 |
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Use a Different Approach When Training Small Dogs
If your new pooch is a toy or miniature breed, there are some training techniques that must be adapted to work well with small dog breeds. There are also some common owner mistakes to avoid.
To fit into a family and be a good companion requires learning good manners whether your dog is large or small. An adult might think a twelve inch high dog jumping on them is not a problem but the same behavior around a child leads to tears and scratches. For the dog it often means being confined in a crate or room away from his people rather than becoming a true member of the family.
Before you start training a small dog it is helpful to see the world from his point of view by getting down on the floor. When someone walks by - what do you see? This will help you understand how your dog views your training attempts. If you have been staring at the dog to establish yourself as the "pack leader" - could it be the dog is seeing only the bottom of your chin?
Small dogs will have an easier time learning to sit, stay and lay down if you get on your knees and teach from a reasonable height where the dog can clearly see what you are doing.
Housebreaking a small breed dog requires some thought on the owner's part. Little dogs have small bladders and cannot maintain abstinence as long as their larger cousins. That fact influences how you approach housebreaking. If you are away for hours every day you may choose to train your pet to use a litter box or litter pads. The best method of training if this is your choice is to begin with crate training.
Though crate training may seem cruel, many dogs see their crate as a place of safety and it is effective in paper training or litter box training of small dogs. Use the crate as a temporary refuge and training will be simplified. Avoid using it as a cage where the dog is confined many hours each day and never use the crate as a punishment.
Installing a dog door allows you to house train your pup easily no matter what his size. Perhaps the most common mistake made when teaching a small dog to go outside for his "duty" is carrying the dog in and out. Instead, lead the dog out and praise him highly when he does what is intended - and then lead him back inside immediately. It won't take long for him to understand he's a good dog when he goes out at the right times.
Use only positive reinforcement in training a small dog. If you show displeasure when he has accidents in the house (and that will happen) he will only learn to hide from you better next time he makes a mess indoors.
Use treats to teach a small dog to sit, to lie down and to stay - just as you would with a large breed. If he has a tendency to jump on you, turn your back immediately, fold your arms in front of you and don't move your feet. When he stops jumping, give him attention with praise and a pet. Repeat this again and again until he understands jumping is not permissible. If you allow the jumping sometimes and discourage it at other times, you will confuse the puppy.
One of the more useful "tricks" you can teach a small dog is to go to his bed on command. This command is often referred to as "place command" but the term used is up to you. Don't carry the dog to his bed - lead him there. He is to sit and stay until he hears the "release" command of "OK" or another word you choose.
Training a small breed dog to go to his special bed (or his crate) on command will keep him safe if there is a lot of activity in the room and keep him from being tripped over by visitors. It's much easier to open the door to a visitor if you know your dog is safely in his bed rather than poised to run out when the door opens.
Training your small dog can keep him safe and make him a total pleasure to be around. He's willing to learn anything you can teach him. Use short frequent training sessions, positive reinforcement and kindness and you'll have a pet that will become a welcome part of your family.
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