How do you train a dog to go to litter box?

I dont know about the litter box for dogs, it works with cats but I dont think so for dogs. I have 5 chihuahuas and we let them out several times but we have those papers with blue back for accidents.

In all my life I have never heard of a dog being trained to use a litter box. That is for cats and rabbits who have it in their genes to dig and bury their waste. Dogs do not do this. Dogs get trained to go outside for that purpose, starting with paper training when they are puppies and progressing to getting them to go to the door to let you know when they need to go outside. I cannot imagine a dog ever being trained to use a litter box because they do not dig and bury their waste.

Hi Shelly, When you say litter box, is the dog going to be an indoor dog as with Ziggy I just put paper down on the kitchen floor and gradually moved it towards the back door as I used to let him go out into the garden each time but he still has an odd accident as young but if using a litter tray put him in it and praise and reward if they go and when they have an accident lift them and put them in the box to let them know that is where they need to go but don't reprimand and they are quick learners. Have fun with your new dog. Huggles. Ellie :D

I have no idea how to train a dog to use a litter box. It seems like a tough job to me, but I hope that it works! Once we figure out how to train the dog, maybe we can train the child how to act like a sensible human being

Hey Shelly! I didn't know that they used litter boxes, but that's kinda cool! My girfriend has had her chiuahua for about 10 or so years but she walks her so I don't know about the litter box! I guess you just keep bringing the dog to the box and try to teach it that way. Just be very patient until it learns that's where it goes to do its business! And yes they are very territorial and like to yell alot! They can be a little mean sometimes so you have to train your doggie to be nice! Just give it lots of love and teach it to be sweet and friendly. Is it a boy or girl so I stop calling it and it?

I don't know about litter boxes, but most dogs are taken outside or for a walk until they do their business. My daughter usually just let her dog out in the fenced in back yard until she finishes. You just have to keep at it until he learns it. And after a few times they will let you know when they are ready to go. I have never seen anyone train a dog to use a litter box. I will do a little research on it and see what I can come up with. Good Luck.

Yep you can litter box train a dog. It's not as easy as a cat (since cats innately bury their waste where dogs do not, etc.). Commercial dog litter is available (although admittedly I've never had need to look for some). Here are some articles that you might find useful, ShellyB... and good luck with your new chihuahua!! http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/housebreaking2.htm http://dog-training.suite101.com/article.cfm/litter_train_your_puppy http://www.showpaps.com/litterbox.htm (this one's about training papillon pups but same idea)

The first time I ever heard of a dog using a litter box was a friend's family had a tea cup pom that was trained to use the litter box along side a couple of cats. I think the dog thought she was a cat as she preferred to eat cat food and started using the box on her own. I trained a rabbit to use a litter box once, so training a small animal to use a litter box is not impossible. Be consistent and patient.

I never heard of training a dog to use the litter the box I suppose it can be done Maybe you can try sitting you doggie in it after he or she eats and drinks good luck and let me know if you accomplished this task

I actually have never heard of a dog having a litter box. Then again, I've never owned a small dog like a chihuahua. I have always trained my dogs by putting them in a crate at night. Dogs do not like to sleep where they poop and will quickly get the hint after a few little accidents. Good luck. I hope someone here has better advice for you than mine.

Our Chi is trained to use the litter box. We get puppy litter from the pet store - if they sell puppy litter, lots of dogs are litter trained. You train her the same way you train to go outside or on a wee wee pad. Show her the box and put her in it - then you have to put her in the box every so often - watch her carefully and when you see her trying to go somewhere else - pick her up - say NO - and put her in the litter box.(This is the hardest part - catching them cause the are so small-our baby is 4 lbs) If she goes there, give her a little treat. It also really helps to have a definite eating routine. Our chi is fed at 6:00 am and then again at 5 pm. We then watched her and about 20 mins after she had eaten - she was taken to the box. Then are really smart and catch on really quickly. Make sure her box is clean and accessible. We cannot put our little girl outside because we have bald eagles and some hawks and because she is so small she can be taken. We watch her very closely. Little dogs like chis, maltese, shih tzus, are easy to train to a litter box. My little shih tzu was also litter trained. My siamese cat actually went in the toilet - he hated his litter box.

Try training him to go on newspaper first. I know a woman who trained her's on newspaper. Once that is done, then you can recycle old newspapers for the litter box. One problem you're having is that dogs don't scratch the ground before going like cats do. They just plop it down and go on about their business.

I don't even know how to train a puppy to go to a litter box the only thing i know is that taking it out for a walk to make him free i mean litter down after giving him diet. It automatically gets habituated if you take them out

I am not sure that you do! It will take a lot of training. You can actually get it done if you start with the dog early enough. It is easier to train a puppy where to go then a grown adult dog that already has it's ways. Try to catch the dog when you think it has to go and put it in the box. Also...anyway you could get the dog's own scent on the box would be good.