How to accustom a toy terrier to a litter box or diaper: how to quickly teach a puppy to go to the toilet and wean him from relieving himself anywhere

Many owners of toy terriers have pets of this breed also because they don’t require going outside in bad weather.

True, this is only possible if the dog knows how to use a tray or diaper as a toilet.

But later it turns out that if the puppy was not toilet trained in the breeder’s house, then teaching him to go to the litter tray or diaper is not always easy.

Why does this happen and how can you quickly teach your dog to do his business not just anywhere, but in a specially designated place?

Why does a dog relieve itself anywhere?

If we are talking about a newly purchased puppy that was not trained in the breeder’s house to relieve itself in a certain place, then the answer is obvious - the dog simply does not know where to do its business. There is no need to punish him for this, but you should start accustoming him to a diaper or to a tray as soon as possible.

It’s another matter when a dog, already accustomed to the house toilet, suddenly starts getting dirty anywhere. But even in this case, before moving on to punishments, you need to figure out what caused such behavior.

IMPORTANT!

You cannot scold even an adult pet for starting to relieve itself in the wrong place, if this is associated with some kind of ailment, or in the case when the pet is too small to understand what the owner requires of it.

Diseases
in which a pet may begin to get dirty in the wrong place:

upset stomach or intestines (diarrhea);
bladder sphincter weakness;
urinary incontinence after sterilization;
tumors or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary organs;
helminthic infestations.

A toy terrier may also begin to dirty houses due to extreme stress or fear. In this case, punishment will only make the situation worse.

It also happens that the dog does things anywhere to spite the owner, when he pays little attention to him, or as revenge, for example, for an unfair punishment.

Also, this can happen after the puppy reaches puberty, the only difference is that the boy constantly marks his territory, and the girl only during estrus. The solution to this problem can be sterilization or castration of the pet, unless, of course, there are plans to breed dogs in the future.

When should a puppy be diaper trained?

You need to start accustoming your little toy to a diaper as early as possible - from the very first day after the baby moved to his new home and began to get comfortable there.

If you put off training until later, your pet may get used to urinating in inappropriate places.

Also read about how to train a Toy Terrier.

What to choose - a diaper or a tray?

Pros of diapers:

the puppy gets accustomed to a diaper more easily than to a tray;
thanks to the lower moisture-resistant surface, they protect the floor from getting wet;
can be used both at home and on the road by placing the diaper in the carrier;
safe;
absorb unpleasant odors and retain them well;
if they are changed frequently, they do not become moldy and do not become a breeding ground for germs.

Pros of trays:

aesthetic appearance;
There are many models, among which you can easily choose the most suitable one;
There are options for trays with posts designed for male dogs;
long service life;
The tray is washed every few days, which saves time.

In order to decide what to choose, you need to look at what your pet will get used to faster and what he prefers to use.

You can also combine a tray and a diaper - put it on the bottom of the tray and change it once a day. At the same time, the diaper will collect unpleasant odors, which is why the tray will remain clean longer, so you only have to wash it once a week.

Expert opinion

Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich

Expert dog handler.

The best way to train a puppy to use a litter box is to take him there after sleeping or eating. Hold it in place, wait until the pet does its business, and then be sure to praise it. You should remember that you should not shout at the baby or hold him in the tray by force. Such methods will lead to nothing but fear of the litter box, which is why toilet training your pet may take an indefinite period of time.

Reaction to errors

If an “accident” occurs, that is, the puppy relieves itself in the wrong place, never hit or yell at it. And especially don’t poke his nose into the puddle. This way you will only traumatize the dog’s psyche and make it fear you. If you catch your pet committing a “crime”, firmly say “no” and take him to a place that is designated for these needs. If you find a puddle but didn't notice when or how it was made, don't scold your dog. In this case, the puppy most likely will not even understand why he is being punished. Just clean up the mess and then take your pet for a walk.

When training your puppy, positive feedback is critical. Let him know that he is doing something that makes you happy. The key is to encourage good habits around natural needs. Great ways to show your dog that he has done something good include praising him, giving him a treat, or playing with him. This way she will feel that you are happy with her, that you love her.

When you take your puppy out of his bed or kennel, immediately put a leash on him. Don't let him run to the door. By allowing him to run free, you risk that he will urinate at the first opportunity. And this can happen right on your carpet. Leading him to the door and then to the right spot in your yard will help him focus on the task at hand and avoid distractions. Keep him under control until he relieves himself, then praise him. And now you can play!

How to choose a place?

The tray or diaper should be located in a quiet place - not in the aisle, not in the main room where the whole family gathers and where it can be noisy and crowded. It is also forbidden to arrange a dog latrine in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, balcony, unheated loggia or veranda.

NOTE!

The location chosen for the dog toilet should be away from heating devices and not in a draft or open sun.

The best place to place a tray or diaper is part of the corridor, preferably its compartment, but if the corridor is straight, then the animal’s toilet can be fenced off on both sides with furniture, which will create the illusion of privacy and safety for the pet.

How to train to a tray?

There are two main methods:

training to go to the litter box immediately;
First, the puppy gets used to the diaper and only then to the tray.

In the second case, the diaper, to which the dog is already accustomed, is placed on an inverted tray, so that the pet goes to the toilet on a slight elevation; after the dog gets used to it, the tray can be turned back, and the mesh insert from it can be wrapped with a diaper.

The most effective method for potty training your pet is:

carefully monitor the puppy after sleeping or eating;
if he starts spinning around and clearly looking for a place to go to the toilet, you need to pick him up and carry him to the tray;
holding the dog there (in no case, without holding it with brute force), wait until it relieves itself;
praise and reward with treats;
While the puppy is on the tray, you need to repeat the word that he will associate with the tray. For example, “toilet” or “potty”.

In the event that there was a misfire and he accidentally did not reach the tray, you cannot scold him, much less punish him. You need to wash the place where the puddle or pile was and treat it with a special product that eliminates animal odors.

Content

1. Is it necessary 2. Tray or diaper? 3. At what age should you train it 4. How to train a 1.5-2 month old puppy to wear a diaper 5. How to train a 3 month old puppy to wear a diaper 6. Expert advice 7. Video:

If you take a very small puppy into your home, you should be prepared for the fact that it will be difficult for him to endure before walking, and small troubles will be inevitable. Well, for dogs of miniature breeds this problem can persist until adulthood. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to accustom a puppy to a diaper even before he appears in the house.

How to get used to a diaper?

A puppy is accustomed to a diaper either by putting the pet on it after sleep and food, or by covering the entire room or area enclosed by an indoor enclosure with diapers. Subsequently, you can start removing 1 diaper per day, gradually reducing their number. And so on until there is only one left, which the puppy will follow.

If your pet wanders by, you need to wash the area and cover it again with a diaper, which you can try to remove again only after a few days.

Accustoming to a diaper begins by laying it close to the dog's bed. After the puppy eats or wakes up, he should be dropped off there and, after waiting for the pet to do his business, praise and reward him with something tasty.

After a couple of days, sometimes a little more, the toy terrier will understand what is required of him and will go to the diaper himself, without waiting until he is dropped off there.

At this time, you can begin to gradually move the diaper to the place where it will always be. In this case, you need to act slowly - move it no more than 20-30 cm, and the place where the diaper was previously must be thoroughly washed and treated with a special product.

IMPORTANT!

If he suddenly begins to refuse to wear the diaper after it has been moved, then you need to return the dog toilet to its original place and again, but more slowly, try to start moving it to the side after about a couple of days.

Some tricks

Here are a few tricks to help you toilet train your pet faster:

do not scold, do not distract, and especially do not tease or frighten the pet when it is sitting in the tray. This needs to be explained to all family members, even the smallest children;
if the pet sits down to do its business in the wrong place in front of the owner, you need to express dissatisfaction to it in a loud and stern, but not threatening voice and take it to the tray;
at first it is better to place not one, but several trays, placing them in different corners of the room - in this case, if the pet does not have time to reach one tray, he will use another;
after he has made a puddle on the floor, you need to blot it with newspaper, which should be placed in the tray. By the smell, the dog will find a place for the toilet and understand what it is intended for;
for male dogs, it is better to purchase special trays with posts from the very beginning - this will not only make it easier for your pet to get used to the toilet and make the process familiar to him, but will also save furniture and corners in the house from dog marks;
You can try using special tools for toilet training your dog, which you can buy at any veterinary pharmacy.

NOTE!

After the dog gets used to using the litter box, you need to continue to praise it for correctly solving the need, but you need to gradually refuse to give treats - first give something tasty every other time, then after two, and so on, gradually reducing the number of rewards with treats for using the toilet, in the end finally remove them completely.

Features of training a toy terrier

Tip 1 How to train a puppy to go to the toilet outside Tip 2 How to train a dog to go outside
When you train a small toy to use the litter box, it is important to note some features of this process

Feed your dog on a schedule - morning and evening. This way you can have at least some control over the process of relieving yourself.
If your dog relieves itself in the wrong place, immediately express your dissatisfaction with it. However, you don’t need to do this if you notice a pile or puddle late. For example, the dog peed on the floor, and you found evidence only an hour later. Do not scold the dog in this case, he may think that you are scolding him for finding this puddle. Subsequently, he may begin to write in secluded places. You need to scold immediately after committing a crime, and then take the animal to the tray.
If your puppy is a boy, do not forget to make sure that he has a special tray with a post.
Very often you can see from the puppy that he is about to go to the toilet. He becomes restless, sniffs corners, orients himself in search of something soft. If you notice this behavior in your pet, immediately take the dog to the litter box. This will help him toilet train faster.
When the dog is inside the tray, do not scold him in any way.
If the animal relieves itself in a certain place, place the tray there. If urine or feces gets on soft surfaces (for example, a carpet), you need to thoroughly wash these areas with powder so that the smell of the toilet no longer attracts the animal.

Be kind and patient with your new friend. Aggression and assault will not lead to anything good. The Toy Terrier is a very smart dog, but in order to get the right actions from it, you need to convey to the dog what you want from it. Perhaps patience and boundless love will help you understand each other without words.

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