Having a dog, of course we plan to walk her. However, life so often makes its own adjustments to what is happening, that every time you linger at work, you longingly think about puddles and piles waiting for you. What to do if the work schedule, traffic jams and other life cataclysms are almost impossible to predict, and every time washing the apartment is already lacking neither strength nor nerves? Try to accustom your pet to the toilet.
What is a dog tray?
This is a great solution to the problem. True, in order for the dog to get used to the tray, hellish patience,
iron nerves and
Olympic calm are needed
! Of course, there are pets who understand the owner literally. And there are those with whom you have to spend a lot of time until the desired result is achieved.
So, the dog tray. Immediately make a reservation that it is used for dogs of small breeds (Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahua, etc.). It is a plastic or galvanized tray, inside of which there is a grille or rubber mat. There are also models with a higher side and a slot for the entry of the animal. For dogs, a special tray for dogs with a mounted column is provided. However, choosing such a toilet for small dogs, it should be understood that this column will have to be washed much more often than the tray itself. But there are undoubted advantages in this situation. If your pet gets used to the column, then the desire to mark the furniture will disappear by itself.
What should I look for when choosing a dog tray?
First of all, you need to look at the material from which the toilet is made. If it is plastic, then it must be strong, thick, smooth, without roughness and nicks. Various irregularities can injure your pet, and abrasions inside will contribute to the deposition of dirt, the development of microorganisms and the formation of a persistent smell. Manufacturers in addition to plastic toilets offer a galvanized tray. It is more practical, but produces more noise.
When choosing, it is of great importance to have diaper mounts inside the tray. Dogs like to play with a clean diaper, tear it. As a result, they can simply swallow the pieces. Some people prefer games with an already used diaper. In this case, the mount is very useful for you, which will prevent the dog from pulling it out.
Owners of cats often give their preference to the trays in the form of a house with a door. Experts do not recommend offering four-legged friends such a toilet. It is likely that the dog wants to use it as a booth.
How to train a dog to the toilet
Determine the place in the house where the toilet will be located. The animal must have access to it constantly and not depend on your presence. If the dog has already chosen a place, then lay a diaper on it. After the pet gets used to walking on it, gradually reduce the size to the size of the tray, and only then put the diaper on the toilet. Do not forget to praise the pet.
The dog tray is an ingenious solution to the problem of day walks. The time spent on training the dog will not be wasted. This will help save your nerves and maintain a warm and unrefused relationship with your four-legged friend!