We have been using this method to raise pups for years. It works great and I tell owners to put the pine pellets in the yard in the "spot" to help transition potty training and it really helps. It's really the best method out there.
Please adopt your new dog from a shelter or rescue group 🥰 They’re all SOOO full of animals that are sweet and loving and need a new home. So many people adopted during COVID and now everyone is dumping them back at shelters because they’re going back to work 😢
@Nobody You Know: I sense sarcasm in your question, but I’ll give you a sincere answer. Because I’m not in a position to get an animal. But I was able to foster 41 kittens and 3 momma cats last year at my old apartment. And I work for a local shelter and volunteer at another one and also for a rescue group in my area. I also helped over 50 cats and dogs get fixed last year just by doing outreach and transporting pets to and from spay/neuter appointments. I also spent $700 on a friend’s two dogs to get their teeth done (one had 6 teeth pulled and the other had 15 pulled) which added years to their lives and increased their quality of life tremendously. I also do outreach in the form of educating pet owners whenever I have the opportunity to, to help them provide better quality food and setups for their pets. I also helped a pet sitting client see multiple issues that were plaguing his dogs and he was able to get them properly cared for, resulting in better quality of life and longer lives (dental cleanings, deworming, treating their ear-mite infestations and getting them neutered). You asked your question like I’m someone who just sits behind a screen, telling other people what to do but not acting in any way myself. But as you can see, I do my part and beyond.
I live in a house with a garden here in Norway so my dogs roam free, but I must say, this idea is super smart especially for people with smaller dogs in apartments.
Thank you so much for this! I got my Chi yesterday and when used she peed on the puppy pad I moved it to the litterbox and added a light sprinkle of the pellets to get her used to it. Now 4 days later- the box is completely filled with her litter pellets and she hasn’t used the bathroom elsewhere! I loved your teaching!
Great for when you can't make it back home for a lunch walk. No regular accidents, no harm done to the bladder of the dog and all that. When you get home you can go on a good walk and play without worrying about the rug or that they've been holding it in for too long.
It actually make sense. Litter takes in smell. It’s great even if you work from home and busy. The dog can relive themselves instead of waiting for you.
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
(Suzie) Our puppy was litter box trained and made a great transition to our home. We got one of those big square white things that you put under a washing machine for leaks. We put in horse pine pettets and have it in the garage...no smell, no mess, she knows where to go and feels safe there. We don't have to go out at night, when it's raining, in the morning when the grass is all wet. We put one in the basement at our summer home and she goes down all by her self!!
I’m going to be a brand new Shichon Mama in February and because I work this will be my plan...but my question is will a box trained puppy potty outside if you are out and about say at the park or beach?
@@serranosx5 Absolutely! Mine go outside in the yard on the regular. The litterbox is fabulous for crappy weather days, (hurricanes here in Florida) and for more city dwellings where getting them outside might take a but longer. Congrats on your little one btw 😉
Hi sis, can you please let me know how you and your Yorkie do. I’d like one too and my bday is on the 10th of this month....trying to talk hubby into getting me one, but I’d like to hear someone else’s experience with a Yorkie
I’ve definitely been looking into this a lot as my older dog has developed some issues and my dogs will NOT go to the bathroom when it rains. I’m glad to hear about a breeder using it too because I want to breed in the future! This is a great video and I’m very grateful for it.
If you love dogs and puppies, please be a foster for a local shelter or rescue instead of breeding ❤️ Mother dogs with litters are always in desperate need of a foster home because raising a litter in a loud, crowded shelter is very stressful. Depending on the area the shelter is in and how completely stuffed they are with animals and trying to care for them all with very little resources or help, many times Mother dogs and cats are euthanized along with their litters because the shelter does not have the space to care for them or the two months it takes for them to grow to adoption age. This is not the shelter’s fault! This happens because people don’t spay/neuter and because they buy and breed instead of adopting and fostering. PLEASE foster. You’ll be saving lives instead of contributing to the death tolls by breeding even more animals into an already overwhelmed pet system. (Side note: The shelter or rescue you foster through will supply you with all you need to care for them so you don’t have to pay for anything!)
I agree that there’s a huge difference between breeders that care about their animals and the genetics they pass on as opposed to puppy mills and backyard breeders. My point was that at this point in time, breeding in any way adds to a very overwhelmed pet population. When a person buys a puppy/kitten/hamster/Guinea pig/whatever (even from responsible breeders), now that person is not going to adopt a homeless animal that is happy and healthy and just as deserving of life and a home. And when shelters keep getting animals pouring through the doors but not enough foster homes and adoptive homes step forward, then the shelter is forced by the community members to euthanize animals to make room for more coming in. So while there is a big difference between breeders that love their animals and care about the genetics they’re passing on vs backyard breeders and puppy/pet mills, at THIS point in time, ANY breeding results in more deaths. So there really is no such thing as “responsible breeding” right now. When every animal born equals an animal dying, that’s not being responsible. If I had the circumstances to have a bunch of dogs around my home, I would go to FL and CA every few months and pull small dogs from shelters there (because they’re so prolific in those areas) and bring them to the area I live in (because small dogs are rare in shelters in my area compared to larger breeds) and I would get them vetted and put them up for adoption. I would love to be able to help save those little lives. Look at it this way: the average litter size for small dogs is what? Like 5 puppies? If you had to shoot 5 dogs to death before you could breed your dog to sell her 5 puppies, would you do it? Could you really look into their eyes as you pull the trigger? Well that’s what’s actually happening when people breed. For every animal born, another animal dies. That’s not responsible at all.
@@xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.
I got an email reply from you but I don’t see it in the thread here but I still wanted to address a few points: “TeguEggu xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.” Of course our biggest goal IS to shut down backyard breeders and puppy mills and to have other people spay/neuter their pets so they don’t have unplanned litters. Like I already said, I KNOW there’s a huge difference in the quality of care for those animals and animals cared for by decent breeders. I also know that decent breeder’s animals hardly ever (but I won’t say never) end up in shelters. HOWEVER, as I’ve already said, when someone buys a puppy from a decent breeder, now that buyer is not going to go adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue. Animals don’t have to actually enter the shelter system themselves in order to affect the animals that are already there. In a perfect world, no breeding would be done on accident or by selfish people and millions of animals wouldn’t be dying every year due to homelessness. But we aren’t in a perfect world. ANY animal born, no matter who the breeder is, takes up a home that could have gone to a homeless animal that’s already alive. As for your other argument about if breeders stopped, then we wouldn’t have anymore animals, there really is no concern in that area. Not only will there ALWAYS be other animals (super sweet and social ones) from other rescues in other countries that need homes that could be brought here and adopted out after vetting and quarantine, but we also really should revamp how we look at dog breeds (and by extension any species bred in captivity, like Skinny Pig Guinea Pigs, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, etc). The vast majority of breeds are SO deformed with such exaggerated features and those poor animals born into those bodies are in constant pain and always suffering because of it. In my book, you can’t say you love animals and then breed them on purpose to be deformed. Pugs, Frenchies, English Bulldogs, American Bullies and all their varieties, Great Danes, Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, ShihTzus, Sharpeis, Apple Head Chihuahuas, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, Skinny Pigs, the list goes on and on and on. None of those breeds should be allowed to be bred anymore. Look up Kenny the white tiger and compare his face to a healthy tiger’s face. Then look up an English Bulldog and compare it’s face to a wolf. What are your thoughts when you see Kenny? Do you think he looks healthy and good that way? What about the bulldog? Do you think that’s cute? Why is it that you feel sorry for Kenny but you think the bulldog is cute? It’s the same deformity! It’s cruel to breed them that way. It’s NOT “responsible”! ANYONE who breeds animals to have exaggerated features and “rare” “unique” colors ALWAYS ends up with health issues attached to those features. You cannot separate breathing issues from a flat face. You cannot separate join pain and back issues from long bodies with short legs. You cannot separate skin issues from wrinkly skin. I don’t know how else to say it. Most breeds should not be bred anymore so that the breed can be allowed to die out over time. Then in the far future when there is no longer an overpopulation problem and we’re able to consistently help homeless animals in other countries, THEN we could start breeding programs for new breeds that are bred with excellent HEALTH, and TEMPERAMENT as the goals instead of exaggerated looks. THAT is being responsible. Breeding the way we are now (regardless of how well the parents and offspring are loved and cared for) is NEVER responsible. Responsible = doing what’s right for the animals. And breeding based on looks is never right.
Thanks you soooo much for the ideas! I’m tired of having my dog breaking the pee pads I think is is the best idea ever!! I also love the setup you got for your dogs!! Very very useful and convenient 😍
I am so glad you found my little channel!! I LOVE litter boxes and if you find that the pads still need to be in the mix, try the washable kind because they can’t be torn up 😉 You can pick up the iris pen we use on Amazon for under 50 bucks! They are a godsend
Hey so I’m getting a puppy and i wanted to try the litter box line you do, but I’m concerned about the puppy eating them and get sick, you think this can be a future problem?
@@BestInShowBitch update, I decided not to use the litter box since those pallets from tractor supply smells so strong, also concerned about the dog eating it and get sick just so I can save a couple of dollars 🤣 anyways I’m trying the pallets with my guinea pigs hope me luck so they don’t die
Ok, I never thought of using the litter from Tractor Supply ! This is going to save us so much money over the Second Nature litter that we potty train our puppies with. Thank you so much for sharing !!!
Actually this is how my pug learned to perfectly be housebroken in almost 3 months old. :) Although I'd be honest the cats were the ones training him. lol
Seeking advice, I have an 8 year old chihuahua who has been going outside to do his business his whole life. We’ve been living in a house with a fenced in yard, so all I have to do now is open the back door and he can take as much time as he needs. We are about to move into an apartment and would love an effective indoor potty option for those moments where I won’t be able to take him out to the green space myself. For context, we lived in an apartment a few years back and I bought a tray/faux grass setup. He was too anxious to even go near it
I'm waiting for my pup to come home, and I have been stressing about how to potty train since I live in an apartment and pup won't have all vaccines yet. This is a great solution, especially since I switched to pine pellets for my cats litter!
Thanks for making this amazing video will be trying this out with my new toy poodle puppy I am picking up soon. I had thought about the fake grass but that's sorta pricey and pee pads always seem to get moved and chewed plus they are also expensive. Thanks so much for including the cheaper options so anyone can do this set up at home
ofcourse im watching this a month AFTER I got 2 chi breeds bonded and 5 years old. they use the pads, and cleaning up after their rug confusion has been a mess. I have secluded them to using a giant puppy bad a family member sent me, meant for bigger dogs, but even that has been better than them peeing whenever and wherever. I'm definitely going to try this
Oh my gosh....you have beautiful chi’s....my baby is 15 now and moved to a high rise so in Orlando Florida area...so I’m going to have to potty pad to the outdoor lani area...so I hope it goes well. She’s very smart and knows many words....and she’s in good condition...we still walk every single day...all the tips help!
I love this video and the puppies are adorable I just got three chiweenie puppies and I'm having a same trouble that you spoke of the puppies want to pee on all of my rugs so God bless you and thank you for this video love you girl
My German Shepherd puppy was so smart and easy to train, never needed a pee pad for him. I just adopted a chi mix that's a few years old. He pees in the backyard like he's supposed to, but prefers to poop in the basement lol. I hope this works!
i have a question 🙋🏻♀️ how does this method work work out with male puppy’s once they start to lift their leg? loveeeee you content for sure the most informative especially for me a poodle fanatic and new subscriber 😉😁 thanks in advance 😊
There is a future for me to get another pet. I'm not a cat person only owned a stray cat when I was in grade school. I will get a mini toy breed in future when timing is right. I always had dogs in life tried to train it to go in a litter box. I found it a challenge. It bever workerd. It is possible to litter box train a dog wow this video is awesome🤗
I have four dogs and we live in the country side where we have cougars bobcats more wildlife and we take them being inside at night along with are life stalk so the potty pad method will work well for us
How did you travel on the road or fly with a litterbox trained chi? Will they use a pad also & will the pad be confusing so they potty on rugs or carpet? Is litter cleaner for their feet than pads? Trained my parents' elderly (16 yrs) Maltese to use potty pads in a litterbox. She still has accidents occasionally, but not near as often.
I am about to purchase a new puppy. I love this idea and I searched the comments before asking this question but the puppies do not eat the pellets? And if not, why don’t they? I’m just curious and if that’s a silly question, I apologize in advance.
🦓🐾 I don't see a link to the beds. Please advise or send me a link. Hoping to get a Pom or PomChi by September. My beloved almost 15 yr old Brussels crossed the rainbow bridge just this past May 6, 2022. (not sure I can wait that long though). 🐾🦓
My puppy tends to try to eat the litter so I went to potty pads but then my puppy started eating the pads too… I would like to go back to litter because I did learn pads teach the dog to pee on soft surfaces like you said in your video… do you have any suggestions for stopping puppies from eating litter?
How do I start an adult chihuahua who has never been pad trained to use a litter box? Also never been confined to a cage or small area. We are moving to a small apartment (I'm a senior). Advice please.
I'm going to be getting a Boston terrier and we live 3 floor apt I just thought this would work well . We were getting a kitten but it fell thru so I have a stainless litter box and silica crystal litter that I can use . And then if need be transfer over to pellets . Ty for video. Are there any products to like attract pup to the litter box area ?
how does it work when you travel and stay in a hotel where you don't have the litter box? Will they still go potty outside if you take them for a walk?
Hello, I just brought our 9 week old puppy home & would like to use a litter box however she keeps wanting to eat the pine pellets. Do you have any advice to keep her from doing this?
What if my pup has a tendency to eat stuff and dig. I am afraid she might eat the pallet or dig it out and make a mess. How to train her in that case? Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! Yeah, sounds like the pup is pad trained (hitting the rugs is one of the downfalls of this training) first I would pick them up until training is solid. Try placing a piece of their stool in the box to kind of point out where you want them to go. If the pad is large enough, place it UNDER the box as well 😉
Mine is 10 weeks and just wants to eat the pellets. I read that can cause a blockage. And he doesn't seem to want to walk in them. I have a box I've been putting a pad in but he's mistaking area rugs so i thought the pellets would help him know that's where he goes. But he just wants to eat them
Just got my 8 week old puppy yesterday and got a pine pellets set up in a big cage with her bed. She seems to hate it so far and just cries, I put in a few washable toys for her to chew on but I'm not going to break down and pick her up cause she needs to learn. I pray it works.
I want to try this my puppy is having g a hard time with crate training and pees inside but goes to the door to go out and poop. I'm hoping this with help
Hi we went to get the pellets you suggested and will start to use it for our puppy! If they poop on the pellets, do you have to take the poop right away as soon as you notice? How often do you clean their poop on there? Thank you!
Until they actually get it down I’ll leave it in there for a little bit. It’s kind of like a Que if you get my meaning. I generally pick out the solids twice daily or after they happen and then change the entire box weekly.
A regular litter box for kitties is fine. You just want to make sure that the sides are not too high. I use the basic medium size from Petco all the time
Hi, im tryingbto train my dog to use litter .. currently using tofu cat litter but my dog keeps eating the litter . How can I stop that from happening .. im worried to later on leave her unattended and she ends up eating a lot
Hi, I got my puppy in January of 2023 he was born on November 27th 2022. He is now 4 months old. It’s been very difficult for me to potty train him. But he loves to potty on the rugs. I don’t take him outside because he still doesn’t have all his shots. I have 2 questions, is he too old to potty train him? Next question is, since he eats everything he finds on the floor, would he eat the pallets in the litter box?
I wish more breeders would do this. I just bought a puppy who clearly spent WAY to much time in his crate. He pees & poops in his bed & just lays in it. They told me they don't "waste time" training their puppies because they won't have them long enough. When he was out of his crate they just let him go potty wherever & wiped it up. So he has learned there is no designated place to relieve himself. I really hope I can train him to use a litter box, but so far he lays in it (even with pee or poop in it). I hope he isn't going to be a "dirty dog" because of their laziness.
Can you please make a video on how to litter box trained a single dog who is not litter box trained because I am going to buy a German Shepard and am at school for Seven hours a day five times a week. My friend can take him out for a fifteen minute walk after two hours of me leaving and my parents are busy managing their office, please reply.
I personally do not have access to a large breed dog but I can get with some breeders to see if they can help us. Might be a little hard to find a box large enough for a German Shepherd. Let me do some research for you
I'm adopting a 2 year old toy chihuahua rescue used to using puppy pads. I'm wanting to train him to use the box in my bathroom. I wonder if I should start him in a playpen or by putting pads next to the box in the bathroom. I haven't gotten him yet, so I don't know how good he is at only going on the pads.
My Yorkie won't go in the litter box. I filled it with pine pellets, I place his poop in the box so he can recognize that's where he needs to potty, when I place him in the box he quickly gets out. How do I train him to use it?
My family dog was litter box trained and for a while I didn’t know other dogs weren’t. I always wondered what people did when they went to work. It feels bad that they have to hold it for 8+ hours
Can you please help me? My 10 week old Papillon was pad trained but I’m trying to get her to use a litter box. She eats it like crazy! Digs in it like crazy! I need her to be 100% off the pads. We tried the puppy paper pellets and alfalfa pellets. We tried the pad/fake grass thing too- she will pee on it but not poo! In fact she will pee on it but also love to sit on that grass and chill. Other than that she’s great at going outside- just dosent give me a audible cue yet- getting the bells soon.
Sounds like for 10 weeks old your little one is doing really well!!! My recommendation would be to place the pad under the litter box to see if that pulls them in that direction. If that makes sense? Also pick up stool and place it in the box giving them a que to go there. The key is to get this scent in the box so they know where to soil. I would definitely do you scheduled feedings and then watch them like a hawk for the PP dance. You know, where they start doing the whole circle thing. Pick them right up and put them in the box. I am awesome heard of people taking a soiled pad I am placing it in a portion of the box to bring the scent in.
You clean the empty box with hot water and soap. You don’t clean the litter, you throw it away after it starts to get smelly. Before that you use a scoop to remove any feces as soon as you notice it or oce or twice a day.
That’s funny I use that type of litter for my cat so if I get a puppy I guess I can use it for the puppy to. Could you box and turf train them so that if you’re outside in the grass they would go outside to and not just wait to get back inside.
You sure could! I will say I have found that some dogs are a little too snooty and will definitely acknowledge the difference between natural grass and artificial. I would train them for both
This is great for small apartment pups, I’ve been spending a fortune on a small dog that is trained to pee in a crate 😭😭, he won’t pee on trees , I walk him 3 blocks only for him to run in the crate when we get home , in need to litter train
When you bring your puppy home and begin this training, do you keep the litter box in his bed area like you show as he grows up(im talking for a small breed) or do you have to separate their bed and food from th potty area? Thi s looks amazing for when I will be gone for 8 hrs or so!!!
I change the litter box once a week. Also I just usually pick up the poop with paper towel and throw it out. You would not want to flush the pellets on a toilet. The pellets turn to sawdust once they get wet
I clean mine weekly but other times I have to clean them more often. Once you see the pellets have turned into sawdust you know it’s time to clean for sure! It’s cleaned regularly there’s not really a smell
We have been using this method to raise pups for years. It works great and I tell owners to put the pine pellets in the yard in the "spot" to help transition potty training and it really helps. It's really the best method out there.
Thanks so much for this comment. Ill be litter training my next chihuahua.
Life changing! Considering a dog soon. This is an amazing option for dogs to release while I’m at work.
Please adopt your new dog from a shelter or rescue group 🥰 They’re all SOOO full of animals that are sweet and loving and need a new home. So many people adopted during COVID and now everyone is dumping them back at shelters because they’re going back to work 😢
@@xradelox Why don't you do it then?
@Nobody You Know: I sense sarcasm in your question, but I’ll give you a sincere answer. Because I’m not in a position to get an animal. But I was able to foster 41 kittens and 3 momma cats last year at my old apartment. And I work for a local shelter and volunteer at another one and also for a rescue group in my area. I also helped over 50 cats and dogs get fixed last year just by doing outreach and transporting pets to and from spay/neuter appointments. I also spent $700 on a friend’s two dogs to get their teeth done (one had 6 teeth pulled and the other had 15 pulled) which added years to their lives and increased their quality of life tremendously. I also do outreach in the form of educating pet owners whenever I have the opportunity to, to help them provide better quality food and setups for their pets. I also helped a pet sitting client see multiple issues that were plaguing his dogs and he was able to get them properly cared for, resulting in better quality of life and longer lives (dental cleanings, deworming, treating their ear-mite infestations and getting them neutered). You asked your question like I’m someone who just sits behind a screen, telling other people what to do but not acting in any way myself. But as you can see, I do my part and beyond.
I live in a house with a garden here in Norway so my dogs roam free, but I must say, this idea is super smart especially for people with smaller dogs in apartments.
Thank you so much for this! I got my Chi yesterday and when used she peed on the puppy pad I moved it to the litterbox and added a light sprinkle of the pellets to get her used to it. Now 4 days later- the box is completely filled with her litter pellets and she hasn’t used the bathroom elsewhere! I loved your teaching!
I used this litter vor over 12 years for my Cats. Brought a 8 weeks old chi puppy home on Saturday . I hope it works. Thank you for posting.
Great for when you can't make it back home for a lunch walk. No regular accidents, no harm done to the bladder of the dog and all that. When you get home you can go on a good walk and play without worrying about the rug or that they've been holding it in for too long.
It actually make sense. Litter takes in smell. It’s great even if you work from home and busy. The dog can relive themselves instead of waiting for you.
I don't know why this hasn't been a thing for alot longer lol makes sense... I can't believe I never thought of it 🤯
This video saved my sanity. Thank you so much. It works on my pomeranian!
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
(Suzie) Our puppy was litter box trained and made a great transition to our home. We got one of those big square white things that you put under a washing machine for leaks. We put in horse pine pettets and have it in the garage...no smell, no mess, she knows where to go and feels safe there. We don't have to go out at night, when it's raining, in the morning when the grass is all wet. We put one in the basement at our summer home and she goes down all by her self!!
These are skills that keep puppies in homes !
Thanks so much for this information, because I’m getting my Yorkie in September, and this is what I wanted to do. Thanks 😊
I’m so glad that you found it! And congratulations on your new addition! Please be sure to let me know how it goes
BIS B will do! 😊
I’m going to be a brand new Shichon Mama in February and because I work this will be my plan...but my question is will a box trained puppy potty outside if you are out and about say at the park or beach?
@@serranosx5 Absolutely! Mine go outside in the yard on the regular. The litterbox is fabulous for crappy weather days, (hurricanes here in Florida) and for more city dwellings where getting them outside might take a but longer. Congrats on your little one btw 😉
Hi sis, can you please let me know how you and your Yorkie do. I’d like one too and my bday is on the 10th of this month....trying to talk hubby into getting me one, but I’d like to hear someone else’s experience with a Yorkie
I’ve definitely been looking into this a lot as my older dog has developed some issues and my dogs will NOT go to the bathroom when it rains. I’m glad to hear about a breeder using it too because I want to breed in the future! This is a great video and I’m very grateful for it.
If you love dogs and puppies, please be a foster for a local shelter or rescue instead of breeding ❤️ Mother dogs with litters are always in desperate need of a foster home because raising a litter in a loud, crowded shelter is very stressful. Depending on the area the shelter is in and how completely stuffed they are with animals and trying to care for them all with very little resources or help, many times Mother dogs and cats are euthanized along with their litters because the shelter does not have the space to care for them or the two months it takes for them to grow to adoption age. This is not the shelter’s fault! This happens because people don’t spay/neuter and because they buy and breed instead of adopting and fostering. PLEASE foster. You’ll be saving lives instead of contributing to the death tolls by breeding even more animals into an already overwhelmed pet system. (Side note: The shelter or rescue you foster through will supply you with all you need to care for them so you don’t have to pay for anything!)
@@xradelox I support responsible breeders.
I agree that there’s a huge difference between breeders that care about their animals and the genetics they pass on as opposed to puppy mills and backyard breeders. My point was that at this point in time, breeding in any way adds to a very overwhelmed pet population. When a person buys a puppy/kitten/hamster/Guinea pig/whatever (even from responsible breeders), now that person is not going to adopt a homeless animal that is happy and healthy and just as deserving of life and a home. And when shelters keep getting animals pouring through the doors but not enough foster homes and adoptive homes step forward, then the shelter is forced by the community members to euthanize animals to make room for more coming in. So while there is a big difference between breeders that love their animals and care about the genetics they’re passing on vs backyard breeders and puppy/pet mills, at THIS point in time, ANY breeding results in more deaths. So there really is no such thing as “responsible breeding” right now. When every animal born equals an animal dying, that’s not being responsible. If I had the circumstances to have a bunch of dogs around my home, I would go to FL and CA every few months and pull small dogs from shelters there (because they’re so prolific in those areas) and bring them to the area I live in (because small dogs are rare in shelters in my area compared to larger breeds) and I would get them vetted and put them up for adoption. I would love to be able to help save those little lives. Look at it this way: the average litter size for small dogs is what? Like 5 puppies? If you had to shoot 5 dogs to death before you could breed your dog to sell her 5 puppies, would you do it? Could you really look into their eyes as you pull the trigger? Well that’s what’s actually happening when people breed. For every animal born, another animal dies. That’s not responsible at all.
@@xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.
I got an email reply from you but I don’t see it in the thread here but I still wanted to address a few points:
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xradelox educate yourself on the reality of responsible breeders. If you work on shutting down BYBs and puppy mills instead of people that are one if not THE biggest help during this time, then maybe you’d see a difference in shelter populations. Responsible breeder’s animals will never end up in a shelter. A lot of responsible breeders work with shelters and rescues. You’re demonizing the only people that are helping the public get healthy, forever protected and planned animals instead of stopping the actual problem. And news flash, if they stop breeding, there will no longer be any animals.”
Of course our biggest goal IS to shut down backyard breeders and puppy mills and to have other people spay/neuter their pets so they don’t have unplanned litters. Like I already said, I KNOW there’s a huge difference in the quality of care for those animals and animals cared for by decent breeders. I also know that decent breeder’s animals hardly ever (but I won’t say never) end up in shelters. HOWEVER, as I’ve already said, when someone buys a puppy from a decent breeder, now that buyer is not going to go adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue. Animals don’t have to actually enter the shelter system themselves in order to affect the animals that are already there. In a perfect world, no breeding would be done on accident or by selfish people and millions of animals wouldn’t be dying every year due to homelessness. But we aren’t in a perfect world. ANY animal born, no matter who the breeder is, takes up a home that could have gone to a homeless animal that’s already alive. As for your other argument about if breeders stopped, then we wouldn’t have anymore animals, there really is no concern in that area. Not only will there ALWAYS be other animals (super sweet and social ones) from other rescues in other countries that need homes that could be brought here and adopted out after vetting and quarantine, but we also really should revamp how we look at dog breeds (and by extension any species bred in captivity, like Skinny Pig Guinea Pigs, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, etc). The vast majority of breeds are SO deformed with such exaggerated features and those poor animals born into those bodies are in constant pain and always suffering because of it. In my book, you can’t say you love animals and then breed them on purpose to be deformed. Pugs, Frenchies, English Bulldogs, American Bullies and all their varieties, Great Danes, Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, ShihTzus, Sharpeis, Apple Head Chihuahuas, Persian Cats, Munchkin Cats, Skinny Pigs, the list goes on and on and on. None of those breeds should be allowed to be bred anymore. Look up Kenny the white tiger and compare his face to a healthy tiger’s face. Then look up an English Bulldog and compare it’s face to a wolf. What are your thoughts when you see Kenny? Do you think he looks healthy and good that way? What about the bulldog? Do you think that’s cute? Why is it that you feel sorry for Kenny but you think the bulldog is cute? It’s the same deformity! It’s cruel to breed them that way. It’s NOT “responsible”! ANYONE who breeds animals to have exaggerated features and “rare” “unique” colors ALWAYS ends up with health issues attached to those features. You cannot separate breathing issues from a flat face. You cannot separate join pain and back issues from long bodies with short legs. You cannot separate skin issues from wrinkly skin. I don’t know how else to say it. Most breeds should not be bred anymore so that the breed can be allowed to die out over time. Then in the far future when there is no longer an overpopulation problem and we’re able to consistently help homeless animals in other countries, THEN we could start breeding programs for new breeds that are bred with excellent HEALTH, and TEMPERAMENT as the goals instead of exaggerated looks. THAT is being responsible. Breeding the way we are now (regardless of how well the parents and offspring are loved and cared for) is NEVER responsible. Responsible = doing what’s right for the animals. And breeding based on looks is never right.
Thanks you soooo much for the ideas! I’m tired of having my dog breaking the pee pads I think is is the best idea ever!! I also love the setup you got for your dogs!! Very very useful and convenient 😍
I am so glad you found my little channel!! I LOVE litter boxes and if you find that the pads still need to be in the mix, try the washable kind because they can’t be torn up 😉 You can pick up the iris pen we use on Amazon for under 50 bucks! They are a godsend
Hey so I’m getting a puppy and i wanted to try the litter box line you do, but I’m concerned about the puppy eating them and get sick, you think this can be a future problem?
@@BestInShowBitch update, I decided not to use the litter box since those pallets from tractor supply smells so strong, also concerned about the dog eating it and get sick just so I can save a couple of dollars 🤣 anyways I’m trying the pallets with my guinea pigs hope me luck so they don’t die
@@morenita9670 The paper pellets are great too - your guinea pigs should be fine ;)
We have 7 puppies....a month old. My hisband and I are going to try this. Thanks for the video it was helpful.
Ok, I never thought of using the litter from Tractor Supply ! This is going to save us so much money over the Second Nature litter that we potty train our puppies with. Thank you so much for sharing !!!
T floridaokiegal You are so very welcome! Yes second nature is an amazing product but equine pine is much cheaper!!!
Actually this is how my pug learned to perfectly be housebroken in almost 3 months old. :)
Although I'd be honest the cats were the ones training him. lol
😂🤣👍👍
Lol. They got tired of him going to the bathroom all over the house.😂
Seeking advice, I have an 8 year old chihuahua who has been going outside to do his business his whole life. We’ve been living in a house with a fenced in yard, so all I have to do now is open the back door and he can take as much time as he needs. We are about to move into an apartment and would love an effective indoor potty option for those moments where I won’t be able to take him out to the green space myself. For context, we lived in an apartment a few years back and I bought a tray/faux grass setup. He was too anxious to even go near it
I'm waiting for my pup to come home, and I have been stressing about how to potty train since I live in an apartment and pup won't have all vaccines yet.
This is a great solution, especially since I switched to pine pellets for my cats litter!
Love this video. Love the information provided. Love the cheaper option you gave. Pee pads are expensive.
So glad you enjoyed it! Yes six dollars a bag is a huge savings! If you’re going to do pee pads the washable ones are a fabulous option by the way
Thanks for making this amazing video will be trying this out with my new toy poodle puppy I am picking up soon. I had thought about the fake grass but that's sorta pricey and pee pads always seem to get moved and chewed plus they are also expensive. Thanks so much for including the cheaper options so anyone can do this set up at home
ofcourse im watching this a month AFTER I got 2 chi breeds bonded and 5 years old. they use the pads, and cleaning up after their rug confusion has been a mess. I have secluded them to using a giant puppy bad a family member sent me, meant for bigger dogs, but even that has been better than them peeing whenever and wherever. I'm definitely going to try this
Oh my gosh....you have beautiful chi’s....my baby is 15 now and moved to a high rise so in Orlando Florida area...so I’m going to have to potty pad to the outdoor lani area...so I hope it goes well. She’s very smart and knows many words....and she’s in good condition...we still walk every single day...all the tips help!
I love this video and the puppies are adorable I just got three chiweenie puppies and I'm having a same trouble that you spoke of the puppies want to pee on all of my rugs so God bless you and thank you for this video love you girl
I just like how the fist dog using the liter box was like "Um excuse me, Im in the toilet?!😳😨
My German Shepherd puppy was so smart and easy to train, never needed a pee pad for him. I just adopted a chi mix that's a few years old. He pees in the backyard like he's supposed to, but prefers to poop in the basement lol. I hope this works!
Your voice sounds like a news reporter 💗
i have a question 🙋🏻♀️
how does this method work work out with male puppy’s once they start to lift their leg?
loveeeee you content for sure the most informative especially for me a poodle fanatic and new subscriber 😉😁 thanks in advance 😊
I have the same question in case I get a male dog.
There is a future for me to get another pet. I'm not a cat person only owned a stray cat when I was in grade school. I will get a mini toy breed in future when timing is right. I always had dogs in life tried to train it to go in a litter box. I found it a challenge. It bever workerd. It is possible to litter box train a dog wow this video is awesome🤗
Have you experienced a puppy who tries to eat the pine pellets ? if so how do you avoid them doing so ?
My question as well
Thanks for the horse pellets tip, will save me a lot of money :)
I have four dogs and we live in the country side where we have cougars bobcats more wildlife and we take them being inside at night along with are life stalk so the potty pad method will work well for us
we have a dachshund puppy that eats everything-would love to do this but how do you keep then from playing in the pellets and eating them?
My puppy is 4 months I’m about to start training her to use this !!
THANK YOU!!!!!! I'm hoping and praying to be getting me a male Chihuahua soon.
Can I get the dimensions for the puppy pen, please? I would love to get one of them exactly like it!
Thanks! Just got back from Tractor Supply. Going to pick up our Toy Schnauzer tomorrow!
You are so very welcome and congratulations on your new addition! Would love to hear how it goes
hi, so did it work for your dog?
How did you travel on the road or fly with a litterbox trained chi? Will they use a pad also & will the pad be confusing so they potty on rugs or carpet? Is litter cleaner for their feet than pads?
Trained my parents' elderly (16 yrs) Maltese to use potty pads in a litterbox. She still has accidents occasionally, but not near as often.
Hi what do you use to make the litter box sand only
Lmao @4:37 the doggo looking like "yo why you recording me whilst im dropping a load" 😂😂
I am about to purchase a new puppy. I love this idea and I searched the comments before asking this question but the puppies do not eat the pellets? And if not, why don’t they? I’m just curious and if that’s a silly question, I apologize in advance.
Thank you. I was thinking about getting a small dog but I have an apt. This is helpful.
What sbout a male that lifts the leg ?
🦓🐾 I don't see a link to the beds. Please advise or send me a link. Hoping to get a Pom or PomChi by September. My beloved almost 15 yr old Brussels crossed the rainbow bridge just this past May 6, 2022. (not sure I can wait that long though). 🐾🦓
My puppy tends to try to eat the litter so I went to potty pads but then my puppy started eating the pads too… I would like to go back to litter because I did learn pads teach the dog to pee on soft surfaces like you said in your video… do you have any suggestions for stopping puppies from eating litter?
How do I start an adult chihuahua who has never been pad trained to use a litter box? Also never been confined to a cage or small area. We are moving to a small apartment (I'm a senior). Advice please.
I'm going to be getting a Boston terrier and we live 3 floor apt I just thought this would work well . We were getting a kitten but it fell thru so I have a stainless litter box and silica crystal litter that I can use . And then if need be transfer over to pellets . Ty for video. Are there any products to like attract pup to the litter box area ?
🤣 The look the white dog gave when she was going potty and got filmed
how does it work when you travel and stay in a hotel where you don't have the litter box? Will they still go potty outside if you take them for a walk?
Hello, I just brought our 9 week old puppy home & would like to use a litter box however she keeps wanting to eat the pine pellets. Do you have any advice to keep her from doing this?
Do you find that the dogs dog around and put the pellets in their mouth? Or track the pellets out of the box?
What if my pup has a tendency to eat stuff and dig. I am afraid she might eat the pallet or dig it out and make a mess. How to train her in that case? Thank you.
My little dog is is a yr and she just doesn’t get it will this help for her
Love your video! Any suggestions for a puppy that loves to go on softer material - like my rugs and potty pads? 😡😩😢
Thank you so much!!! Yeah, sounds like the pup is pad trained (hitting the rugs is one of the downfalls of this training) first I would pick them up until training is solid. Try placing a piece of their stool in the box to kind of point out where you want them to go. If the pad is large enough, place it UNDER the box as well 😉
Congratulations on 91k views!
Mine is 10 weeks and just wants to eat the pellets. I read that can cause a blockage. And he doesn't seem to want to walk in them. I have a box I've been putting a pad in but he's mistaking area rugs so i thought the pellets would help him know that's where he goes. But he just wants to eat them
The white Chihuahua that was in the litter box was like “ lady I’m pooping here dude any little Privacy please thanks!!!!! “
I know right???? 😂🤣😂
Just got my 8 week old puppy yesterday and got a pine pellets set up in a big cage with her bed. She seems to hate it so far and just cries, I put in a few washable toys for her to chew on but I'm not going to break down and pick her up cause she needs to learn. I pray it works.
I want to try this my puppy is having g a hard time with crate training and pees inside but goes to the door to go out and poop. I'm hoping this with help
Hi we went to get the pellets you suggested and will start to use it for our puppy! If they poop on the pellets, do you have to take the poop right away as soon as you notice? How often do you clean their poop on there? Thank you!
Until they actually get it down I’ll leave it in there for a little bit. It’s kind of like a Que if you get my meaning. I generally pick out the solids twice daily or after they happen and then change the entire box weekly.
Do the adults try to eat the pellets?
Good video. I'm having a hard time finding a puppy litter box/tray. Everything says kitty litter box. Didn't find any at Dollar General.
A regular litter box for kitties is fine. You just want to make sure that the sides are not too high. I use the basic medium size from Petco all the time
@@BestInShowBitch Thanks. Petco has a litter box designed for puppies now. It is really good. Has a 3 inch side for small pups.
@@SonnySky7 PERFECT!!!! :)
Ours have started eating the pellets. How do you stop this?
Hi, im tryingbto train my dog to use litter .. currently using tofu cat litter but my dog keeps eating the litter . How can I stop that from happening .. im worried to later on leave her unattended and she ends up eating a lot
May I get the link to the bumper beds? Thank you!💜🐾
Sooooooo helpful!!! X thank you so very much x much love and God Bless from the UK xx
Hi, I got my puppy in January of 2023 he was born on November 27th 2022. He is now 4 months old. It’s been very difficult for me to potty train him. But he loves to potty on the rugs. I don’t take him outside because he still doesn’t have all his shots. I have 2 questions, is he too old to potty train him? Next question is, since he eats everything he finds on the floor, would he eat the pallets in the litter box?
Can I train my 2 yrs American lebrador for litter box
Hello! I use these pellets for my dog but sometimes I find her eating them and I have to pry it out of her mouth. Any tips on preventing that?
I wish more breeders would do this. I just bought a puppy who clearly spent WAY to much time in his crate. He pees & poops in his bed & just lays in it. They told me they don't "waste time" training their puppies because they won't have them long enough. When he was out of his crate they just let him go potty wherever & wiped it up. So he has learned there is no designated place to relieve himself. I really hope I can train him to use a litter box, but so far he lays in it (even with pee or poop in it). I hope he isn't going to be a "dirty dog" because of their laziness.
Can you please make a video on how to litter box trained a single dog who is not litter box trained because I am going to buy a German Shepard and am at school for Seven hours a day five times a week. My friend can take him out for a fifteen minute walk after two hours of me leaving and my parents are busy managing their office, please reply.
I personally do not have access to a large breed dog but I can get with some breeders to see if they can help us. Might be a little hard to find a box large enough for a German Shepherd. Let me do some research for you
Thank you so much
I bought So Phresh litter paper pellets and my 8 week old Chi just eats the pellets. Help! I really want to train her to use the litter box. 😊
Does the pellets clump so you can lift the waste out like clumping cat litter?
What if the dog eats the bedding in the litter box? It wont harm them?
Mine do “snack” on if from town to time. None have ever gotten sick. Consider it “fiber” 😉
How can you do this if you don't get your puppy until they're ready...usually around that 7 wk mark. Is it too late to litter train ?
I'm adopting a 2 year old toy chihuahua rescue used to using puppy pads. I'm wanting to train him to use the box in my bathroom. I wonder if I should start him in a playpen or by putting pads next to the box in the bathroom. I haven't gotten him yet, so I don't know how good he is at only going on the pads.
Could my dog learn to use one of those self cleaning litter robots
I’m moving to a small apartment soon and I want to litter box train my dog. Where would be a good place to place the box? The bathroom?
Hi! Does the pelletized bedding help with odors?
It keeps the odors down when you pick up the stool. I do change out my boxes weekly. Granted, I have multiple dogs
Will this work on a frenchie that’s older 1 year? They are hit & miss on pads.
Yes it will work on any breed that can fit in a little box
Can any other breed adult dogs be trained to use the litter box? I have 2 adult shih tzu babies that this would be magnificent for...
Any tips on litter training an older small breed dog?
Hey the link to the playpen you have up there doesn't look like yours...:(
Are you looking for the plastic one with the larger puppies and adults in it? Here is a link to those. They are called IRIS pens amzn.to/35cXtej
@@BestInShowBitch yes thank you so much!
No problem I’m glad I could help. Those pens are amazing! They come in several colors too. Very easy to clean
My Yorkie won't go in the litter box. I filled it with pine pellets, I place his poop in the box so he can recognize that's where he needs to potty, when I place him in the box he quickly gets out. How do I train him to use it?
My cat is litter box trained (with the Mallards pellets like you have). Will puppy and cat go together?
My family dog was litter box trained and for a while I didn’t know other dogs weren’t. I always wondered what people did when they went to work. It feels bad that they have to hold it for 8+ hours
Can you please help me? My 10 week old Papillon was pad trained but I’m trying to get her to use a litter box. She eats it like crazy! Digs in it like crazy! I need her to be 100% off the pads. We tried the puppy paper pellets and alfalfa pellets.
We tried the pad/fake grass thing too- she will pee on it but not poo! In fact she will pee on it but also love to sit on that grass and chill.
Other than that she’s great at going outside- just dosent give me a audible cue yet- getting the bells soon.
Sounds like for 10 weeks old your little one is doing really well!!! My recommendation would be to place the pad under the litter box to see if that pulls them in that direction. If that makes sense?
Also pick up stool and place it in the box giving them a que to go there. The key is to get this scent in the box so they know where to soil. I would definitely do you scheduled feedings and then watch them like a hawk for the PP dance. You know, where they start doing the whole circle thing. Pick them right up and put them in the box. I am awesome heard of people taking a soiled pad I am placing it in a portion of the box to bring the scent in.
Hi! I’m in the process of training my dogs to use a litter box and I was wondering how do you go about cleaning the litter ?
You clean the empty box with hot water and soap. You don’t clean the litter, you throw it away after it starts to get smelly. Before that you use a scoop to remove any feces as soon as you notice it or oce or twice a day.
will the dog that get used the tray use the outdoor as well?
Did you have a problem with the puppies trying to eat the pellets if so what's the fix for this problem.
What size is that puppy pen in the video?
That’s funny I use that type of litter for my cat so if I get a puppy I guess I can use it for the puppy to. Could you box and turf train them so that if you’re outside in the grass they would go outside to and not just wait to get back inside.
You sure could! I will say I have found that some dogs are a little too snooty and will definitely acknowledge the difference between natural grass and artificial. I would train them for both
This is great for small apartment pups, I’ve been spending a fortune on a small dog that is trained to pee in a crate 😭😭, he won’t pee on trees , I walk him 3 blocks only for him to run in the crate when we get home , in need to litter train
Will they still do their business outside if we take them? We are thinking to leave the box for while we are out. What do you think?
Yes! They will still do their business outside. They will know the difference. Inside the box outside the grass or whatever they have to potty on
When you bring your puppy home and begin this training, do you keep the litter box in his bed area like you show as he grows up(im talking for a small breed) or do you have to separate their bed and food from th potty area? Thi s looks amazing for when I will be gone for 8 hrs or so!!!
does it the horse bedding cover the pee and poo smell? I have toy poodle. And how long will need to replace the bedding?
Good information ❤
How often do you change the litter? And do you use a scope to clean like kitty litter?
I change the litter box once a week. Also I just usually pick up the poop with paper towel and throw it out. You would not want to flush the pellets on a toilet. The pellets turn to sawdust once they get wet
I'm curious, do you find that there is any smell left when using a litter box, or does it go away if cleaning it is kept up?
I clean mine weekly but other times I have to clean them more often. Once you see the pellets have turned into sawdust you know it’s time to clean for sure! It’s cleaned regularly there’s not really a smell