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I'm getting a puppy soon, but under one condition: I need to potty train him, especially since we have white carpet. How did you potty train your dog? How long did it take? Any advice and tips will be helpful.
Also, my oldest sister just got an apartment and she's thinking of adopting a kitten. But, she wants to place the litter box out of sight. She's thinking of placing it under a sofa chair and placing curtains over it, so it's not visible. Will the kitten still be able to find it without any trouble?
Thanks.
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you could put the litterbox in the washroom if you want to..lol..I think it's pretty convenient in there
but as for potty training the dog..where is the dog going to stay in? because I know my dog made some pretty big accidents even on my carpet =/..you have to be ready that sometimes the puppy may also have diarrhea if the pup eats the wrong type of dog food or something and gets an upset stomach
When you potty train a dog..she needs to live in a crate for at least 4-6 months. That way she cannot have an accident. If crates are too expensive then make a small cage that just fits your dog so that she/he can't poo or pee anywhere. You take your puppy out at least every 2 hours to go pee or poo =)..you can let he/she roam around the house and stuff..but once it's about 2 hours later you got to take the dog out to go do his or her business or else you'll have an accident in your house, however small dogs need to go at least every hour because their bladder isn't as big as the large pups. Taking the pup out every 2 hours will tell the dog that they aren't allowed to pee and poo in the house, and that their place is outside instead. Sometimes when your dog wants attention they may pee to get your attention (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) when that happens just drag them over there, have them sniff their own pee or poo and spank them..=) LOL..
Once they get to about 4 -6 months you can start adding time to their washroom time. Like not taking them out for 3 hours..then 4 then 5..but add the time slowly..cause the puppy needs to get used to it..=) I'd say add about every 15 minutes..
OH and if your dog does do a big boo boo in your house. The best thing I recommend to take out the smell and the stain is to use Water, Liquid Laundry detergent, and vinegar all mixed together. Now if she poos well then you have to add bleach as well . lol..
That's all the advice I give you..cause I am raising a pup right now =/..and she's almost 8 months..and till today sometimes she has accidents every so often if she's too excited or sometimes just wants to get your attention..Hope you have fun with your new pup..lots of work and dedication but real fun!
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Also, my oldest sister just got an apartment and she's thinking of adopting a kitten. But, she wants to place the litter box out of sight. She's thinking of placing it under a sofa chair and placing curtains over it, so it's not visible. Will the kitten still be able to find it without any trouble?
The kitten will be very confused because he first has to locate the chair, and then get past the curtains. It's too much trouble for the little one, not to mention if your sister wants to raise a pet, she should learn to accommodate the pet's needs, not shove it out of the way like she would the litterbox. If she wants a pet, she has to be prepared to make sacrifices and learn to accept the animal as he is. Your sister should talk to cat owners and the vet about what she can do to prepare for the arrival of an animal.
Let the kitten familiarise himself with the layout of the house in general. Place the litterbox in a quiet spot - in the bathroom if you want, as `faded suggested - so that the kitten can do his business in private. Make sure he is able to access it without trouble - don't close the door and expect him to nose past. Let him familiarise with the litterbox so that he knows this is where he should do his business. Reward him every time he does it in the right place - pet him, praise him, etc. This process will take time, but once your sister's kitten gets the hang of it, everything will be okay. Remember to clean the litterbox regularly. Cats are very finicky about having clean litterboxes.
I have a cat too and I had to toilet-train him as well (but mine was under special circumstances). What I did was to carry him to the bathroom everytime he needed to pee/poo, so that he learnt that this was a place where he could do his business. Over time, he understood where to go when he needed to relieve himself.
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They teach cats on how to use the toilet. Maybe you could do the same....
Only way i know of how to make them to pee outside or in a specific spot is by rubbing their nose in it and then throwing them at something you want them to pee or go to when they need to pee/poop. So bowl them at a door or something if you have leminate flooring, wooden floors or tile.
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Thanks for the tips. Also, I was wondering if you could free your cat outside and not have to worry about him running away. My friends who have cats always let them out and they come back, but do you have to train them to do that, or is it just a special instinct they have?
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Thanks for the tips. Also, I was wondering if you could free your cat outside and not have to worry about him running away. My friends who have cats always let them out and they come back, but do you have to train them to do that, or is it just a special instinct they have?
My friend's cat also wanders around outside and comes back when she feels like it. My friend put a special collar around her cat, like some sort of ID. If you want to let your cat out, at least do it when she is past the kitten stage. It might take a while for a first-timer to find his way home, though.
A house-bound cat is, I believe, better for certain reasons. If your cat stays at home, she doesn't run the risk of being run down by cars, especially if your place is situated in an area heavy with traffic. Also, cats who run out might return with some disease they'd caught from hanging around other strays, or come back with injuries inflicted from fights outside. Some cats may not even return home - they might be picked up by others, especially if the cat has no ID collar or some form of identification that he is owned by someone. Cats won't be bored staying at home so long as their owners shower them with lots of love and attention. They may be independent creatures, but they also need the care of their owners, who should be responsible for their safety and well-being.
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Heh...I dunno...but I used to have a puppy and she wasn't potty trained for 8 months..(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
