Potty Tools: Cleanup After Your Pet With These Messy-Free Solutions
Dog Poop Catcher
Sure you can scoop it, you can bag it, you may also compost it but can you catch it? Yes, you can! A dog waste catcher enables you to catch the poop before it hits the ground.
These units usually consist of a collapsible frame that folds out to create a circular shape onto which you can wrap a plastic bag. Simply put it beneath your dog as she’s doing her stuff and wrap it up nicely when she’s done. If you want to go a little lower-tech, you always can use a paper plate.
Port-a-Potty
If you reside in an apartment or have a terrace or small yard (or if you just want your pooch to potty in a specific area), try a portable potty. A myriad of these potties are cropping up on the market. You can even get them with real sod-replacement service.
Some models come with fake grass and a litter system beneath them; some include a built-in fire hydrant and white picket fence; others have clear walls for males that like to life a leg when the tinkle.
When choosing a potty, it’s important that you choose one to match the size of your dog. Even for those who have a small space, do not skimp on size. Your medium-sized dog may not want to use a Chihuahua-sized patch of grass!
Litter Box Decisions
Small-dog owners may want to consider litter training their dogs, and indeed, this has proven successful for some. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether to utilize a litter box.
1) Do you have a small dog? It is less difficult for a small dog to utilize a litter box than a large dog, and to scoop out their smaller feces.
2) If you have a small dog, do you travel a lot with her? If so, litter boxes are great ways to avoid extra stops, and they provide your dog with a familiar place to eliminate once you arrive at your destination.
3) Do you have a health reason for wanting to litter train? Is your mobility restricted by any means by physical limitations that would make it easier for you to litter train your dog than to walk her?
4) Are you living in a city - in an apartment on a high floor, that makes it difficult for you to get your dog outside in time to eliminate?
If the solution to any of these questions is yes, consult your veterinarian to make sure there are no health roadblocks for your dog - then get to training.
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