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If an action is followed by praise or reward, after a period of time an animal will learn to repeat this action. This simple theory applies in training your pet to efficiently use The Pet Loo.
Training a puppy to use The Pet Loo is as simple as applying basic toilet training principles.
- Place your pet on the Loo at toilet time. Puppies usually relieve themselves after a sleep, after they eat and after a play session. Younger puppies may need to urinate as frequently as every 30 mins.
- Keep your pet on The Pet Loo until it relieves itself
- Praise your pet when it does so.
Repetition of this action will eventuate in an animal trained to use the Pet Loo.
Training an older dog to use the pet loo may take a little more time and patience but if you invest the time, you will reap the rewards. Some dogs may instantly take to the Loo and toilet on it from the word go while others may need a little extra help.
Different things will work for different dogs and the options are as follows:
- Teach your dog the 'toilet' command. This is as easy as teaching the 'sit' command or other simple commands- its all about association. When your dog goes to toilet, clearly say the word 'toilet' and when they are finished praise your pet with affection and treats. Do this repeatedly and you will find that in time your dog will "wee" on command. The next step is placing your dog on The Pet Loo first thing in the morning and saying the command 'toilet'. That initial toilet stop on the Pet Loo is the hardest, yet once your pet has marked its territory the rest should naturally follow.
- Dogs naturally want to mark their territory; however some dogs are more territorial than others. Training your dog to use The Pet Loo may be as simple as collecting a sample of dog urine (your dogs or another) and pouring it over The Pet Loo. In an attempt to mark its territory, your dog should voluntarily "wee" on The Loo. Again, that first "wee" is the biggest achievement. Don't forget to praise you dog after it relieves itself on The Pet Loo.
The synthetic grass looks and feels like real grass so dogs will take to it!
Remember, your animal wants to please you so continuing praise is the key. |
