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Litter box training is a two-step process. Your dog must be comfortable using a litterbox and understand the elimination command. Also, there are a couple of ways to teach litter box elimination
Litterbox training #1 The Bathroom Area To get started, you will need to establish a bathroom area. You will need a litter box, dog litter, and potty pads or newspapers. Placement of the box is important. It must be next to the potty pad/newspapers, and the open side should minimize “fallout.” Dogs have a digging instinct, so it is important to have the litter box in a corner against a wall. This minimizes cleanup in the event of a digging episode! It looks like a tight spot, but honestly, small dogs don’t have any problem getting in and out. At...