Is An Indoor Dog Potty Right For Your Dog?

Every new dog owner knows that it will fall to them to housebreak and potty train their new family member

. When training your puppy, you will need both patience and the time to be able to take your dog out every time he needs to relieve himself. For some, though being able to go outside every time your puppy is ready for a potty break is a cumbersome task. If you happen to have limited mobility, live in a studio in the city, or lack a back yard, taking you puppy out can be a real problem. However, there is a solution to help you get your dog housebroken, an indoor dog potty.

What is a dog potty? Dog potties are very much like the feline equivalents of litter boxes. Unlike a cat litter boxes which contain litter, dog potties are more like a box with either a grate or Astroturf on top that lets both the urine and feces be stored in a basin below. The basin allows for removal of your dogs wastes and quick cleaning.

Dog potties come in several sizes to accommodate the various sizes of the many dog breeds. From small portable units for toy or small breeds to large units four or more feet square for larger dogs, indoor dog toilets have multiple sizes and styles to choose from. It is necessary to adequately match the size of the dog potty to the size of your dog in order to have the dog toilet be as effective as possible in collecting all of your dogs wastes.

Training young dogs to an indoor potty seems to be easy regardless of the surface you select, either grass or grate. However, a more mature dog is generally used to one surface or the other and will not likely be as easy to train to a different potty surface. For older dogs, it is really a matter of his preference. You may need to try several in order to see which one is best for him.

Another thing to think about when selecting an indoor dog toilet for purchase is which type of collection the potty uses. This is really a matter of your personal preference, since you will be the one doing the clean up. There are two common collection methods. The first is a box below the system that is more like a lined tray. Commonly the tray is lined either with newspapers or disposable wet pads for the purpose of absorbing urine. The other is a tray containing a sprinkler for easy clean up of the tray.

Housebreaking a puppy should not be a fearful process which keeps you from having a cute pup join your family circle. Indoor dog potties make having a dog, even without much of a yard a possibility for those who at one time would not consider dog ownership.

by: Grace Temple

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