| First, realize that there may be accidents during the probably be a training period. Please be patient! Plan on litter box training your dog when you have a couple of days to devote to just this learning experience for both you and your dog. The few short days that you dedicate to litter box training your dog successfully are well worth the effort to protect your home and to enjoy many years of owning a well trained dog! Initially, it is important to put the Rascal Dog Litter Box in a location where it is easily visible, even if it is not where you ultimately intend to place the unit. The litter box MUST be visible to you so that you can reward your dog for using the box. Realize that the litter box can be moved later. Your dog has to learn the box first. Use paper towels to clean up any mishaps that you dog may have. Place the paper towel that has your dog's urine on it on top of the grass, tucked in the corners. Dogs return to urinate where they smell their previous odors. The grass does come scented to attract your dog to using the grass. You can also purchase piddle pads for the initial training period. Place a pee pee pad on top of the grass and then gradually cut the pee pee pad down in size until just the grass remains. IF you are adopting a new puppy, find out what the breeder has been using for the puppies toilet needs. When you take the puppy home, ask the breeder for some pieces of soiled papers or piddles pads so that you can place these in the litter box. Refrain from using any deodorizers during the training period as these my cover the smell that your dog needs to detect. Also, during the training period do not change the newspapers as frequently as you would like. You want your dog to smell their litter box so that they will return to it. Praise your puppy for even going near the box. Place your dog inside the box several times a day while offering praise! Keep the treats close at hand so that you can reward your puppy immediately! |
| Violet using the Rascal Dog Litter Box. |
| Keep your dog in a confined area during the training period. You may want to crate your dog. the dog in the litter box and state "pee pee here". Immediately reward your dog! The dog has to connect the act of eliminating with receiving praise and a treat! You may wish to keep your dog on a leash that you hold in your hand. Please use a harness rather than a collar as they are more humane. When you see your dog start to "sniff around" put your pet into the litter box. Once your dog urines or defecates, plenty of praise and cookies! Allow your dog to be free from the leash for about an hour and then put your dog or puppy back on the leash again. This method is an alternative to crate training. If your dog sleeps with you. Immediately upon awakening, place the dog in the litter box and offer immediate praise and a treat. FOR OLDER DOGS and puppies as well: If your dog has been using "pee pee pads prior to the introduction of the litter box, place a "pee pee" pad on top of the grass. When you feel confident that your dog knows that this is where he is supposed to do his business, then remove the pad. Or, you may want to cut the pad down in size over a period of a week or two, The same is true if your dog has been using dog litter. Place the dog litter on top of the grass and gradually decrease the use of the product. Dogs usually eliminate upon waking up and an hour to two after eating or drinking. Refrain from offering water to your dog two hours prior to bed time. Dogs will not eliminate near their food/water or bedding unless forced to do so. Keep your pet's food/water and sleeping material at least five feet away from the Rascal Dog Litter Box. |
LITTER BOX TRAINING TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG TO STUDY! |
| Violet using her Rascal Dog Litter Box |
| IF you catch an accident in progress, sharply state, "No! No!" and pick your dog up and place him inside the litter box and say "pee pee here" while tapping on the grass with your hand. Use the words "pee pee" for both acts of elimination. There is no need to differentiate between urination and defecation. I believe that "pee pee" is the verbiage to use due to the sharp "E" sound and that it is repeated twice. Most importantly, be consistent with your words, treats and praise! If you have any older dog and your pet already has an understanding of another term, continue to use that phrase. After you have successfully trained your dog to use the litter box, you may want to move the box to a more remote area. To do this, move the litter box gradually each day until it has reached the location where you wish to keep the litter box. If you move the box too quickly, your dog may go back to using the location where the box was initially. |
| It is wise to cross train your dog or puppy to go both outdoors and inside the Rascal Dog Litter Box. Rewards are still to be given to your dog if he does his business outside too! PLEASE DO NOT HIT OR HARM YOUR DOG OR PUPPY!!!! You want your dog to respect you and not fear you. |
| May you enjoy years of wonderful companionship with your dog! If you are having any difficulty with training issues, please contact the office. All e-mails are answered within 24 hours. Thank you! |
REMEMBER! IT IS VITAL FOR YOUR DOG TO STILL HAVE PLENTY OF EXERCISE FOR HIS/HER OVERALL HEALTH and WELL BEING ! |
Train your dog or puppy with positive reinforcement and not negative! Ignore the undesirable behavior and praise the desired behavior! |
| And the Oscar goes to......... Chiquita of Chicago, Ill. Her mom, Ruth is so proud! She has sent so many darling pictures of her Yorkie to the office! Thank you Ruth! |
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| Lolli-Pup Little "Girl" of C. Collins Washington D.C. Area |
| FLAG Beloved little friend of Frank and Donna of Minnesota |
"Doc" Of Tombstone, Az. Little friend of Madie W. |
| "Hi Tricia, Thanks for making such a fabulous product My dogs have been litter trained since they were puppies with grass is very durable and high quality. I did try your competition, Potty Patch before I tried the Rascal. It is an inferior product. Such a joke! The grass slid all around and didn't fit on the plastic grate. It was so shallow that I was afraid to use it. Besides, my dogs refused to use it. Thanks again!Thanks again! Lisa M. Bellevue, Wa. "mom" of Jazzie and Mia" Pomeranians pictured to the left. |
| IT IS QUIZ TIME!!!! Can you spot the real dog in this photo??? darling photo of her little boy Argyle!!! Answer: Arygle is the second dog on the second shelf! |
| "I am very pleased with the little Rascal Dog terrier mix) took to it very well within a few days. Having the sides on the box does keep the mess in. I am enjoying the dogs a whole lot more because I am not having to constantly mop the floors." Christine C. Whittier, Ca. |
| "Tricia, I have to tell you that he is doing great with the box! A few accidents yesterday, but today HE HAS BEEN ALMOST PERFECT! What a charm! Thank God for you and the Rascal, you saved my life or rather my nerves. LOL. Anyway, thanks again and so far I LOVE this box" Arlene Niles, Ohio "mother" of Cuba a little Havanese male |
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