Indoor Dog Potty Can Keep Both You And Your Pup Happy

So you've just brought home that cute little puppy. With every puppy comes the inevitable task of potty training (if you plan on keeping the new, four legged addition to the family inside at all).

Some people bring pups home and completely forget that, but just like babies these little guys are going to be going to the bathroom (a lot). It's something that might be wise of you to keep in mind. Using an indoor dog potty can help keep you and your dog to both be comfortable.

Some people don't allow their pets inside at all. If your puppy is going to be kept outside, then house breaking really won't be an issue. A lot of people like the idea of having their furry companion right by their sides - morning, noon and night.

If you're one of these people, like it or not, you are going to be faced with teaching the pup where it's supposed to relieve itself. If you don't then he or she will just go wherever they please.

Crate training is a very popular method of housebreaking, but starting out can be a bit overwhelming. Most new puppies will whine and cry all night long when they're locked up in a crate, but eventually they will get used to it and may even grow to like being in it, even after there is no longer a need to be kept in there.

House-training puppies takes time and a lot of patience. You must keep a constant eye on the little one, constantly watching for the signs that he or she is getting ready to go. Sniffing around in circles is sometimes a very good indicator that dogs are trying to find the perfect spot to relieve themselves, but sometimes it can be difficult to tell. Watching and learning your dog's body language can be of great help to you when it comes to potty training.

Crate training does work, but you must make sure not to leave the pup in there too long. Taking them out and carrying them to a designated area to do their business has to be done at least once every hour or two. If you can't do this, there are some other options.

Covering a certain floor or area with newspapers, towels and other materials have often been used inside the house to teach puppies that this is where they are supposed to go. That can be very messy and not very pleasing for most people to look at.

There are "Pee Pads" available that many people use instead of newspapers, but these can also be a bit messy and unattractive. Using an indoor dog potty can be a great way to deal with the problem of smells and the eye sore of having newspapers spread everywhere or pee pads strewn about the house.

Indoor dog potty systems are usually designed out of strong materials that will support the weight of small or large dogs. There are several sizes to choose from. They're boxes that have some form of platform covering the top. The platform is usually either made out of synthetic grass or grates. The puppy climbs on top, does it's business and the mess is collected in a pan below. The bottoms can be lined with newspaper or with pee pads.

If you have an older dog who is house-trained, but is starting to have accidents around the house due to old age, these potties can be the perfect way for your old friend to still be able to relieve himself while doing it in a spot that has been designated by you. Getting older dogs to use the indoor potties can be a little bit easier than training a new puppy, but the function of this tool remains the same. Puppies and adult dogs both are able to climb up and go to the bathroom in the exact same way.

You won't have to worry about your dog or puppy stepping in it's urine, getting it on its paws and tracking it through the house. The platforms on top of the box allows the urine to pass through and go directly into the bottom. This usually keeps the animal's paws pretty dry.

Where there is urine, feces are sure to follow. Feces will not be collected in the bottom like urine is. When your dog defecates it will stay on the top, and you can simply pick it up with a paper towel and dispose of it. No matter what kind of platform is used, it should be washed and sanitized weekly in order to keep it free from harmful bacteria. This will help keep the smells away. The collection pan must also be cleaned and sanitized weekly.

If you happen to live in an apartment or don't have a yard for your dog to use the bathroom in, employing the use of an indoor system might be the perfect solution. A lot of people work long hours and don't have time to take their four legged buddies out for walks on a regular basis. Keeping a dog or puppy confined to a crate all the time is cruel and really not necessary when you have a place specifically designed for them to go inside.

Most of these systems are made to look nice. They are pretty compact and easy to move around as well. You can set them up anywhere there is a flat surface. You should never place them too close to where your dog or puppy eats though. Dogs don't like to eat where the use the bathroom, but finding the perfect spot shouldn't be a problem.

Whether it's a long term solution or one that's needed just for a while because you're going to be out of town for a while. Having an indoor dog potty is an easy and convenient way to keep your house free from the disgusting, unsanitary mistakes perpetrated by your furry friend. When you gotta go, you gotta go. This is true for all creatures. When it comes to your dog, this doesn't have to be a problem anymore.

by David Williams - 19th October, 2010

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