How to train a toy terrier to use the litter box?

Many people have pets in their homes and apartments. Some people prefer miniature toy terrier dogs. In this article, we will consider how you can quickly teach the representatives of this breed to walk in the tray.

If you have a small toy terrier puppy at home, you immediately need to choose a room where the new pet will stay most of the time. They do this so that he cannot make a toilet in the entire apartment.

It is recommended to first remove all rugs and carpets from the flooring in the home, because small puppies like to relieve themselves on them, confusing such materials with soft diapers.

There are several rules that help train your pet to go to the toilet in a designated place. Remember that you can initially train your dog to walk in a container, or you can first train it to a diaper.

The diaper is placed tightly against the dog's bed. After eating, drinking or sleeping, the puppy is gently transported there. After a few days, you will not need to move the pet, he will independently resort to relieve himself in the place designated for this. Some owners build indoors small aviaries. The area of ​​flooring within it is completely covered with similar materials.

If you originally decided to use a diaper, place it on an inverted tray. The dog will go to the toilet on a small elevation. When the animal is fully accustomed, the tray can be turned over. But remember that in this case, the container should be chosen with small sides so that the pet is comfortable.

So that the dog knows where to relieve itself, after sleep it should be picked up and taken to the litter box. On command (you can choose any word) it is placed on the container.

If the dog resists or runs away, then you definitely need to catch up with it, catch it and put it back. The pet must be planted in place as many times as necessary. Otherwise, the toy terrier will not understand what is required of him.

Remember not to hold the terrier in place with your hands. Otherwise, the dog may begin to strongly resist and be frightened. When the dog is done, it should be encourage... She can be given a small treat or simply stroked.

It is almost impossible to train a toy terrier on the first try. Such procedures must be carried out several times. After that, your pet can only go to the toilet in the litter box.

Many owners train their pets to go to the toilet outside. To get them used to this, you also need to follow some rules. So, for starters, a toy terrier should be taught to simple walks.

If you have a very small puppy, then he will need to be taken outside many times a day. Otherwise, the animal will not obey and will start going to the toilet in the dwelling.

When you see that the puppy wants to relieve himself, you will immediately need to take him outside. During this period, the pet must stay at home without an owner as little as possible.

And also during this period you need to monitor the diet of the animal. It should be determined on a clear timeline. This will help develop a reflex in him.

It is recommended to take the Toy Terrier outside immediately after eating or after drinking a lot of water. In addition, you should immediately decide on the exact street location where you will take your pet.

If you only bring your terrier to a pre-selected location, your dog will get used to it faster. It should not be very far from the home.

In advance, you should come up with a command for the puppy ("Toilet", "Pot"). Over time, he should get used to these words and understand that when pronouncing them, he can go to the toilet in the designated place.

Every time the terrier finishes his business on the street, he can be rewarded with a treat. The puppy will not be able to quickly get used to the place chosen by the owner. After several visits, the pet adapts.

Representatives of this breed are considered quick-witted and intelligent dogs, so they quickly get used to the new toilet. You only need to show them the place where you can relieve themselves 4-5 times.

Often there are cases when a puppy, already trained to the litter box, can go to the toilet in the wrong place several times.

To quickly achieve the goal, you should adhere to some rules.

• Use of special trays for boys. In this case, the owner should buy a tray with a post for the animal.
• Praise. Right after the pet goes to the toilet in the right place, it is better to reward him. Otherwise, he needs to express dissatisfaction.
• Walking. Despite the fact that the animal is accustomed to the tray in the house or in the apartment, it still needs to be taken outside every day.
• Scheduled feedings. Adults need to be fed 2 times: morning and evening. If you have a small toy terrier puppy, then it will need to be fed more often.

Try to follow the puppy's behavior. If you see that he begins to sniff corners, is anxious and wants to go to the toilet, but cannot find his way around the house, you need to take the dog in your arms and bring it to the tray or diaper. They carefully put it in place and say the usual command.Pay special attention to the animal after sleeping or after eating.

A toy terrier should be watched not only during the daytime, but also at night, because dogs of this breed are too sleepy and in this state sometimes unconsciously relieve themselves of the need for a home. When your pet gets into the habit of going to the toilet in the same place, you should stop giving him treats as a reward.

Consider the age of the dog. When the puppy is very young, you will need to show him the toilet many times a day, as they relieve themselves much more often compared to adults.

The easiest way to train your pet to use the litter box is 2 or 3 months old. It will already be difficult to teach an adult toy terrier to go to the toilet in a certain place.

If the dog has relieved himself in the wrong place, it is categorically impossible to beat it, as it still will not understand. It is better for her to express her dissatisfaction with words and transfer her to the tray or to the diaper.

Noticing that the dog has relieved the need for a long time, you no longer need to scold her... After all, she may misunderstand you, the animal will begin to go to the toilet in secluded places that are difficult for humans to access.

The choice of a suitable toilet deserves special attention. If you first put on a diaper for a puppy, then remember that it is better to purchase materials with one oilcloth side. The other side is usually just soft.

When choosing a dog tray, pay attention to the height of its walls. It is better to purchase a special container with a mesh surface. There is no need to buy a tray that is used for filler, because such a model has too high walls, a puppy simply cannot get into such a toilet.

Some owners, wanting to save money, use regular newspaper for their pet instead of a diaper or tray. This is not recommended. After all, printing ink on it can cause a strong allergic reaction in an animal.

If the dog cannot be trained to the litter box, follow the puppy, inspect the place where he relieves most often. You will have to rearrange the container exactly there.

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