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[sundial44]

Has anyone tried this? I attempted it with my Chihuahua's, did not work out so well for me. When I bring my new Chug baby home, I want to try her on it, any ideas????

Thanks

[chugpuppies]

hi sundial,
welcome to the community

We don't often litter train our chugs, as they can be trained to eliminate outdoors with little effort. However, there are some advantages.... Since puppies have a small bladder, the ability to go "whenever" can be a big plus.

Here are some tips I would recommend.

You'll need several items to get started. Of course, a litter box is required. I suggest a Purina dog litter box -- or get the largest cat litter box available, and cut the top off the hood. Removing the top makes it much easier for the dog to use, and for you to clean. Use very rough sandpaper or a smoothing tool (i.e. a Dremel) to round the edges. Dogs tend to "go" more frequently than cats, and they don't bury their waste in the same way cats do.

People use a variety of "filler" for litter pans. Some folks like to use newspapers or absorbent "pee pads". Others prefer commercial dog litter or cat litter, so they can scoop out and dispose of the waste easily. A few folks have voiced concern over clumping litter (in the event the dog ingests it). Personally, I've used all types of filler and haven't experienced a problem with any of it.

If you use dog or cat litter, buy a large size litter scoop, it will work best! It's also handy to get a small foot pedal "step-on" can with a plastic bucket (I found mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond). A 3 to 5 gallon size can works perfectly. I also use a standard diaper pail lined with a plastic bag in my dog room. Whenever the "step-on" pail is full, I empty the can into the diaper pail. This saves a lot of time, and my trips to empty waste are infrequent. Best of all, the diaper pail is designed to contain odors!

Cleaning supplies and a dustbuster are good tools to have on hand.

Best of luck with your new chug.
Please be sure to keep us posted, and feel free to post pictures of your new baby in our picture gallery.